Shreveport Police officers were dispatched to the area of Wilkinson Street and Centenary Boulevard in reference to a report of a man pointing a weapon at two individuals on July 27, just after 9pm. 

The victims told officers they were traveling on Youree Drive when a white Ford F-150 began following them, flashing its headlights and driving aggressively. The truck then passed them, and the passenger—a white male—pointed what appeared to be a rifle at them.

The victims were able to provide a detailed description of the vehicle, and responding officers quickly located and stopped the suspect truck. Officers arrested 28-year-old Aaron Heins for one count of aggravated assault.

Further investigation revealed that the weapon used was an airsoft rifle. However, under Louisiana law,
assault is defined as the intentional placing of another person in reasonable fear of receiving a battery. Given the realistic appearance of the weapon and the public nature of the incident, officers determined that the fear instilled in the victims warranted criminal charges.

The Shreveport Police Department remains committed to protecting citizens and responding swiftly to
incidents that threaten public safety.