Hear Both Sides of Big Political Clash that Happened in Downtown Shreveport

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.

Both city council candidates tell us they responded as men. Oliver says he kicked Johnson's SUV while Smith tells us he hit the vehicle.

All 3 men were guests on the KEEL morning show to give us a first hand account of what happened. Their stories are very different. You decide what you believe. Click here to hear our broadcast.

What Does MJ Johnson Say Happened During the Incident in Shreveport

Johnson also told his story on KEEL today. He says he never spit on anyone and he didn't threaten anyone. He says he was not the aggressor at all during this altercation.

But Johnson was arrested on two counts of violation of a protective order following this chaotic disturbance involving multiple individuals.

Smith and Oliver were issued arrest summonses for criminal mischief.  They are planning to meet with Police Chief Wayne Smith to talk about this case.