$7,000 reward offered in Vivian homicide

A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the homicide of J.D. Hill of Vivian, who was killed on Jan. 5, 2016.

According to a release from the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office, Caddo-Shreveport Crime Stoppers President Reed Ebarb said $5,000 is being offered by Hill’s family and $2,000 is being offered by Crime Stoppers.

“This case is of great importance to Caddo-Shreveport Crime Stoppers, and no tip or information is too small,” he said. “Whether you call, use our app, P3 Tips, or website, we want your information, and you can remain anonymous."

Hill, 43, was shot in his home at 202 South Pecan St., around 7:45 p.m. on Jan. 5, 2016. Deputies found a bullet hole in his carport door, and Hill was discovered inside with a gunshot wound. Witnesses reported seeing multiple suspects fleeing the scene westbound on foot, according to CPSO.

Hill, a lifelong resident of Vivian, was a 1991 graduate of North Caddo Magnet High School. He later worked as a safety foreman with a local tree company and as a swamp driller with an offshore energy company.

“A personal mission of mine is seeking all possible avenues of assistance in bringing attention and resolution to my brother J.D.’s case, which is why I’m partnering with CPSO Crime Stoppers,” said Regina Hill, according to the release. 

“Vivian is a small town where everyone knows everybody, so we know that someone knows and/or saw something," she said. "Although three years have now passed, my family remains strong, optimistic and prayerful that J.D.’s murderer and accomplices will be apprehended.”

Crime Stoppers can be contacted at (318) 673-7373, www.lockemup.org, or through the P3 Tips app.