Avoyelles man arrested for homicide of elderly

AVOYELLES PARISH, La. (WNTZ) – On July 6, 2024, at approximately 1405 hours, the Avoyelles Parish 911 Communication Center received a 911 call reporting a homicide. Shortly thereafter, Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office (APSO) Patrol Deputies arrived on the scene. APSO Detectives also responded to the scene.

Further investigation by the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office Detectives and the Avoyelles Parish Coroner’s Office revealed the victim, 76-year-old Nellie Whitstine Rousseau of Marksville, LA appeared to have died from a gunshot wound. The investigation revealed the victim’s grandson, 29-year-old Zachary Stephen Bullitt of Marksville, committed the murder. Pursuant to a 12 ^th Judicial District Court Arrest Warrant, Bullitt was arrested for the offenses of First-Degree Murder and Obstruction of Justice.  No bond has been set at this time.  The investigation is ongoing.

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