Ruston Man Charged with Attempted Second-Degree Murder

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Brandious Maryland, a 23-year-old Ruston, Louisiana resident, has been arrested and charged with attempted second-degree murder following a shooting incident on Second Avenue on February 10. Police responded to reports of a gunshot victim and found an individual with multiple gunshot wounds, who was transported to a local hospital and then flown to Shreveport for further treatment. A second individual with gunshot wounds later arrived at the Northern Louisiana Medical Center's Emergency Room, and through their investigation, police determined that Maryland was the shooter.

Why it matters

Violent crimes like attempted murder are serious offenses that can have significant impacts on the local community. This incident raises concerns about public safety in the Ruston area and the need for effective law enforcement response and prosecution of such crimes.

The details

According to authorities, police responded to a report of a gunshot victim in the 800 block of Second Avenue around 6 p.m. on February 10. They found an individual with multiple gunshot wounds and administered life-saving measures until the fire department arrived. The victim was then transported to a local hospital and later flown to Shreveport for further treatment. Police also responded to the Northern Louisiana Medical Center's Emergency Room, where a second individual with gunshot wounds had arrived. Through their investigation, police determined that Brandious Maryland, a 23-year-old Ruston resident, was the shooter.

• On February 10, 2026, police responded to a report of a gunshot victim on Second Avenue around 6 p.m.
• On February 10, 2026, a second individual with gunshot wounds arrived at the Northern Louisiana Medical Center's Emergency Room.

What’s next

The judge will determine whether to grant bail for Brandious Maryland at his upcoming court appearance.