LUFKIN, Texas — The Lufkin Police Department is investigating after two people were shot at Sonic late Wednesday night.
According to the LPD, a murder warrant has been filed in connection to the shooting that occurred on W. Frank Ave.
Ishmael Muhammad, 20, of Corrigan, is charged with the shooting death of 21-year-old Zetavius Robins, of Lufkin.
"Muhammad shot Robins following a brief verbal encounter in the Sonic parking lot around 10:15 p.m. Wednesday, the LPD said in a statement. "Robins was shot while attempting to leave the restaurant in his vehicle. After being wounded, he crashed his car into a building across the street. Robins was taken by ambulance to a local hospital where he later died."
Police say a passenger in Robins’ vehicle, identified as Kiera Allen, 21, of Lufkin, was also hurt in the incident. She was flown to an out-of-town hospital where she is stable. She is expected to recover.
Muhammad was taken into custody a short time later following a traffic stop by a Department of Public Safety trooper.
"The trooper heard radio traffic describing the suspect vehicle and made the stop on Lotus Ln.," police said.
The LPD says they initially believed there may be a second suspect in Robins’ death, but through the course of our investigation, they identified Muhammad as the lone shooter.
"In addition to murder, Muhammad is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and unlawful carry of a weapon," the LPD said.
He was booked into the Angelina County Jail. A bond has not been set.
