 McKnight exited his vehicle and approached Gasser's car when he was shot by Gasser who was still in his own vehicle.An initial media report based on an alleged eyewitness claimed that after firing the initial shot, Gasser stood over McKnight and said "I told you not to fuck with me" after which, he fired another shot.However, this scenario was disputed by Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, which stated that forensic evidence suggested Gasser fired the shots in quick succession from within his car.