News Summary
A 25-year-old employee, Sami Rahman, has been arrested following a shooting at Discount Lube over a dispute regarding oil change prices. The incident left a customer critically injured. The victim, who sustained serious injuries, was rushed to LSU Health for treatment. Witnesses reported the confrontation escalated quickly, raising concerns about safety in the community. Rahman fled the scene but returned and was apprehended by police, facing charges of second-degree aggravated battery.
Shreveport, La. – A 25-year-old man has been arrested following a shooting incident that occurred on Monday afternoon, March 24, at Discount Lube, located in the 2000 block of Nelson Street. The confrontation arose over a dispute regarding the price of an oil change service and escalated into violence, leaving a customer wounded.
Emergency crews were alerted just before 3 p.m. after a male victim with a gunshot wound arrived at Shreveport Fire Station 1. The victim was reportedly in critical condition and sustained serious injuries to his left calf muscle as a result of the incident. He was initially transported to the fire station by a privately owned vehicle before being transferred to LSU Health for life-threatening injuries.
The suspect, identified as Sami Rahman, was an employee at Discount Lube. During a heated verbal argument over the service cost, the situation escalated when the victim attempted to retreat to his vehicle. Reports indicate that Rahman brandished a firearm during the confrontation. As the victim attempted to leave, he heard a loud pop and realized he had been shot.
Rahman initially fled the scene after the shooting but returned shortly after, where he was apprehended by law enforcement officials. He was subsequently taken to the Shreveport City Jail and booked on a charge of second-degree aggravated battery.
A witness at the scene described the situation, stating that the argument about the oil change price prompted Rahman to fire the weapon while they were walking to their car. The witness noted the substantial amount of blood at the location, which catalyzed their decision to rush the victim to the fire station for help.
The incident has raised significant safety concerns in the community, particularly regarding the escalation of disagreements into violent situations. The witness expressed worries that such incidents could lead to even more severe harm in the future.
This shooting event has highlighted the importance of handling disputes calmly and safely, as well as the potential risks associated with service-related disagreements. The authorities continue to investigate the incident further, and updates will be provided as the situation develops.
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