PORT ST. LUCIE, Florida (WPBF) — A heated conversation about chickens reportedly led a Port St. Lucie man to fire a handgun at several patrons outside Harper’s Pub around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday.

Master Sergeant Dominick Mesiti and Public Information officer said the suspect, 44-year-old Peter Riera, fired shots at three people whom he claimed were trying to con him.

Body camera footage shows Riera being taken into custody by Port St. Lucie police.

He is accused of firing four rounds from a .45-caliber Glock at three individuals after an argument outside the closed pub. Police stated that once outside, the conversation continued, and Riera became paranoid, believing the victims were out to get him.

“The shooter evidently raises chickens, and the conversation was about how many eggs chickens

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