The Brief
- A Florida man was arrested Saturday afternoon after opening fire with a rifle during a dispute in Sarasota.
- Deputies said 26 rounds were fired at three workers who arrived to secure the property, but no injuries were reported.
- The gunman claimed he acted in self-defense. However, investigators noted discrepancies in his story, including the color of the victims’ vehicle.
SARASOTA, Fla. – A 41-year-old man was arrested Saturday after firing 26 rounds from a rifle at three men during a feud on 51st Street in Sarasota, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Sarasota dumpster dispute shooting
What we know:
Deputies say three men had been golfing on Saturday when one of their employers asked them to check on and secure an overflowing garbage dumpster at 51st Street. The trio drove through an unsecured gate toward the back of the building, where one victim got out and gestured toward the dumpster to explain their presence to a shirtless man sitting inside the warehouse, according to SCSO.
The man, identified by authorities as Riley Woiak, grabbed a rifle and yelled at them to leave. Despite the victim pleading with him not to shoot and heading back to the car, Woiak allegedly opened fire, forcing the victims to flee as bullets struck near their vehicle until it emitted black smoke.
Self-defense claim and evidence
What they’re saying:…