Man shot over money at Love's gas station on Lamar Avenue, police say
On May 5, officers responded to an aggravated assault involving firearms discharged at a Love's Travel Stop at 3371 Lamar Avenue. The man was transported to Regional One in non-critical condition.
According to reports, a French man said a woman was arguing with him about money, and he told her he had no money to give her.
The victim said he was then shot once in his left leg.
Car theft attempt turns into shooting at TJ Mulligan's in Midtown: MPD
The complainant told police he was inside his car when he heard a gunshot, and he saw a silver sedan flee northbound on Lamar Avenue. He recorded the suspect leaving the travel stop.
A witness said that the victim was arguing with the woman outside the victim's car when a man in a silver sedan stepped outside and shot the victim.
Officers identified the suspect vehicle as a silver 2017 Cadillac XTS.
Woman found shot in the middle of Lamar Avenue: Police
Police say that after the shooting, the woman got into the gray sedan and fled the scene. The woman was described with shoulder-length hair and black biker shorts.
The witness said that the woman was initially inside the victim's car in the front passenger seat.
According to reports, officers saw a purse and a condom in the front passenger seat of the victim's vehicle, but it could not be processed because the vehicle was locked.
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