FRANKLIN, LA — Authorities have arrested two individuals in connection with the murder of Dalyn Bell, a 20-year-old from Franklin, Louisiana. The shooting occurred earlier this week on Bray Lane in Franklin.
Alfred Collins Jr., 33, of Franklin, was arrested early Friday morning. He faces charges of second-degree murder, four counts of attempted second-degree murder, and two counts of possession of a firearm or carrying a concealed weapon by a convicted felon.
Precious Joseph, 28, also of Franklin, has been charged with accessory after the fact to second-degree murder, possession of MDMA, and possession of Schedule I drugs.
The St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene around 7 p.m. on Tuesday, following a report of a shooting. Deputies found Dalyn Bell had been shot and was rushed to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Bail amounts have been set at $2,600,000 for Collins and $505,000 for Joseph as both await further proceedings.