A shooting at Coki Point beach between two taxi drivers has resulted in the arrest of Leon Samuel, 56, of Hospital Ground.
The shooting, which occurred Friday in full view of visitors and others at the popular tourist attraction, was the result of a dispute over passengers, according to the Daily News.
Samuel was arrested Tuesday, according to Wednesday's Independent.
The taxi driver who was shot in the arm, Felix August, is reported to be in stable condition at the Roy L. Schneider Hospital.
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