Argument Between Two Truckers At Missouri Truck Stop Ends In Fatal Shooting

An argument between two truckers took a deadly turn Wednesday morning when one man fatally shot the other at a truck stop near St. Louis.

The shooting took place at a Pilot Travel Center in Pacific, Missouri around 10:30 a.m.

Police say that two truckers got into an argument. The fight then turned physical and one of the men pulled out a gun and shot the other.

The shooting victim was taken to the hospital, where he later died.

The shooter was taken into custody for questioning. It isn’t clear whether he will face charges.

The incident is still under investigation.

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Sources:
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