In Ruston, Louisiana, the evening of May 9, 2009, ended in tragedy for 37-year-old Kevin Dewayne Foster. An African American male, Foster was in the front yard of his home in the 1200 block of Alpine Street when he was shot by an unknown assailant. The Ruston Police Department received a call about the shooting and responded to the scene. Foster was quickly transported to a local hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries and died a short time later.
The initial investigation determined that he had sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
In the years following the incident, the Ruston Police Department, with assistance from the Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Office, conducted a thorough investigation into Foster's death. Despite their efforts, no arrests have been made in the immediate aftermath or in the years that have passed. While several individuals have been considered suspects in connection with the murder, a lack of concrete evidence has stalled the progress of the case. The investigation into the homicide remains open, and authorities continue to seek information that could lead to a breakthrough.
In an effort to bring an end to the lingering questions, Ruston/Lincoln Crime Stoppers has offered a cash reward for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for Kevin Foster's death. Foster's family also pursued a wrongful death lawsuit against several individuals they believed were involved in the crime. However, the legal proceedings were lengthy and complex, ultimately not resulting in any convictions. The case of Kevin Dewayne Foster's murder remains unsolved, leaving his family and the Ruston community still searching for answers and justice.
