Accused killer has history of domestic violence arrests

LEFT: Alfred Rue IV – suspect RIGHT: DeAsia Mullins – victim

By JIM BUTLER

Alfred Rue IV, 25, turned himself into authorities Thursday to face a second-degree murder charge.

He had been at large since the fatal October shooting of De’Asia Mullins.

Mullins was at a residence in the 2200 block of West Sycamore when shot during what police labeled a domestic violence-related incident.

“Dee,” as she was known, was 19 when she died after taken to an area hospital.

Rue is in jail under $1,000,000 bail, charged with the killing and with being a convicted felon possessing a firearm.

Parish records show he was previously arrested three times on domestic-related charges.

In March 2021 he was booked on allegations of domestic abuse battery, illegal carrying of a weapon and violating a protective order.

In February 2022 he was charged with stalking, cyberstalking, home invasion aggravated assault and contempt.

In June 2022 he was again charged with stalking and two counts of violating a protective/restraining order.

On October 18, 2023 Mullins was shot and killed.