A parking dispute at the Brickgate at Fireclay apartment complex in Murray on December 30, 2023, ended in gunfire that left 42-year-old Mojtaba Ahmadi dead. The confrontation began when Ahmadi confronted 18-year-old Laka Girah about a car in his assigned stall; Girah and his associate, 19-year-old Sobeth Noge Koki, were openly carrying firearms. Two of Ahmadi’s sons joined the argument, which turned physical after Girah shoved one son and a struggle over Girah’s rifle ensued.

During the melee, Koki allegedly drew a handgun and multiple shots were fired, striking both Ahmadi and Girah. Ahmadi was taken to a local hospital and later died; Girah was pronounced dead at the scene. Koki fled but was located and arrested by Murray police detectives and has been charged with murder, obstruction of justice, and felony discharge of a firearm with injury. The investigation is ongoing.

If anyone witnessed the confrontation or has information about what happened that night, please share what was seen or heard.