Police believe the shooting death of an LSU student on Government St was a random act

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Baton Rouge Police continue to investigate the murder of Allison Rice. She was the LSU student who was gunned down last Friday as she attempted to turn her vehicle around at a train crossing. BRPD spokesperson Sgt. L’Jean McKneely said they’ve received numerous calls about the case.

“We want people to continue to give us what they may have, anything that they may hear could be a break in this case,” said McKneely.

McKneely said they believe the shooting was a random act, even though the majority of women who are murdered know their assailant.

“We don’t have anything at this particular time that’s saying that. But you never know whatever information that may come forward, that will take a turn in this investigation and point us at a particular individual then give us a motive,” said McKneely.

McKneely encourages the public to assist them with the case and to police or even reach out anonymously through Crimestoppers. Because the case remains under investigation, McKneely limited his comments.

“We’re somewhat tightlipped with information that we have because we do believe that the perpetrators that committed this crime are listening and they’re watching because and they want to see what we have, what information we may put out,” said McKneely.

Rice was a senior at LSU and was set to graduate in May. She also worked at The Shed restaurant, which is offering a $10,000 reward for information that leads to a conviction.