A Texas man is taking legal action against NFL player L’Jarius Sneed after an alleged shooting incident. Christian Nshimiyimana claims that Sneed or his assistant shot at him while he was inside a luxury vehicle at a car dealership in Carrollton, Texas, on December 6. Nshimiyimana is seeking at least $1 million in damages.
At the time of the incident, Nshimiyimana was sitting in a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon on the lot of One Legacy Motors. Fortunately, no one was injured when bullets were fired from a Lamborghini Urus that was passing by. The details surrounding the event remain largely unclear, as much of the police report is redacted.
Nshimiyimana’s attorney, Levi McCathern, stated that both Sneed and another individual were arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon following the shooting. However, they have not yet answered for their actions in court. McCathern also alleged that Sneed and a woman claiming to be his mother contacted Nshimiyimana afterward, attempting to intimidate him into not cooperating with law enforcement or hiring a lawyer.
McCathern expressed confidence in the case, noting that there is video evidence from the dealership that shows the vehicle involved and the person who allegedly fired the shots. He emphasized the need to understand why this incident occurred, while also expressing relief that no one was harmed.
Nshimiyimana filed the civil lawsuit on February 20 in Dallas County, Texas, describing the shooting as an “unprovoked attack in cold blood and broad daylight.” At 23 years old, he operates an exotic car rental business and was at the dealership to research vehicles for his company. The lawsuit includes a still image from surveillance footage that allegedly shows an arm extending from an SUV, holding what appears to be a gun.
According to the lawsuit, Nshimiyimana recognized Sneed and his assistant at the dealership but did not know who they were at the time. He suspects that they may have mistaken him for someone else. McCathern pointed out that the incident reflects a troubling pattern of behavior from Sneed, suggesting that he should be held accountable to prevent future occurrences.
Sneed, who was traded to the Tennessee Titans last year and became one of the league’s highest-paid cornerbacks, has played in five games this season before a quadriceps injury placed him on injured reserve. The Titans organization is aware of the situation and has been in contact with NFL Security, following league protocols.
McCathern criticized the Titans for their lack of response to previous outreach regarding the incident, implying that the team’s management reflects poorly on their performance, especially as they prepare for the upcoming NFL draft.