A political skirmish escalated in downtown Shreveport on Tuesday afternoon. Shreveport City Council candidates Alvin Oliver and Lester Smith were helping serve food to needy folks when things took a turn.
Political Activist MJ Constidious Johnson was also in the 300 block of Texas Street near the courthouse when tempers flared and angry words were exchanged. Things ramped up even further and police were called to the scene at about 2:30 p.m.
What Do the Political Candidates Say Happened?
Oliver and Smith tell KEEL News Johnson approached them holding a wrench and made threatening remarks. Oliver says Johnson threatened to kill his wife and children. Smith tells us Johnson spit on him while yelling out threats…