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Most folks who spend time around guns learn a simple truth early: a firearm doesn’t fix a bruised ego, and it sure doesn’t win an argument in a parking lot. But in Westfield, Indiana, police say a late-night stop at a Wawa turned into a serious felony case after a group of teens and a 21-year-old man crossed paths.
Details of the incident and the charges are laid out in the discussion, which summarizes court records and police reporting. The part that sticks with you is how fast this allegedly went from trash talk to a pointed handgun—and how permanent those consequences can be.
The first red flag wasn’t the gun—it was the invite to fight
Westfield police were called around 11:30 p.m. to the Wawa at 393 W. Tournament Trail on a report of someone pointing a handgun. Before that, the teens told police they went in to buy smoothies when three men came inside and started harassing them.
According to the 17-year-old driver—the main victim identified in the report—one of the men, later identified as Alexander W. Price, allegedly asked if they “wanted to run thirties” or “fades,” slang for street fights. That’s the kind of moment where any sensible adult de-escalates, walks away, and lets it go. Instead, the situation allegedly kept tightening up.
A thrown protein bar turned a bad decision into a chain reaction
The teen told police he turned away because he didn’t want to fight. Then he felt a protein (granola) bar hit the back of his head, and when he asked who threw it, the group allegedly told him he’d have to come outside and fight to find out.
In the middle of that, court records say the teen gave Price a compliment and called him “cute,” and that it “seemed to make him upset.” It’s hard to imagine a thinner reason to keep pushing a confrontation—especially with juveniles, especially in a public place, and especially if you’re armed or have access to a weapon.
The parking lot is where the alleged confinement and gunpoint threat happened
The teens reportedly checked out and left the store, getting into their car. When the 17-year-old tried to pull out, he said a red Ford F-150 pulled behind him and blocked him from exiting.
Police say Price was driving that truck. The victims reported he rolled down the window, yelled that he wanted to fight, and claimed he had “killed people over this.” Then, the teens told police Price pulled a black handgun with an extended magazine and pointed it at the 17-year-old’s head, with a green laser beaming into the teen’s eyes.
If you carry, you already know how far over the line that is. Pointing a gun at someone’s head isn’t “teaching a lesson.” It’s an act that can get someone killed, and it can buy you felony charges that follow you for life—whether you ever press the trigger or not.
The chase and the 911 call added weight to the case
The teen driver said he tried to defuse things by telling the suspect his mom was parked nearby. The victims reported that Price then moved his truck enough to let them leave—but court documents say he began chasing them down the road in the F-150.
The juveniles said they called 911 while driving away, and it wasn’t until police intervened that the chase ended. Officers found the alleged victims parked down the street, described as “emotionally in shock” and “shaking.” Meanwhile, other officers tracked down the truck and took the suspects into custody, with Price reportedly driving when they were stopped.
What police say they found: a Taurus G3C, a laser, and more trouble in the truck
Price initially denied involvement, but police say he later admitted he was at the gas station and had an altercation—while also claiming the teens instigated it and saying he wasn’t upset until he was called “cute.” That detail matters because it shows how small the spark allegedly was, compared to how big the response became.
During the search of the truck, officers reportedly found a black Taurus G3C 9mm with a green grip, a loaded extended magazine, and a green laser mounted to the bottom rail. When shown the gun, Price allegedly began crying and said he took it from his grandfather without permission.
Police also reported finding a Louis Vuitton shark backpack containing a digital scale, glass smoking devices, plastic baggies, THC disposable vapes, and 35 grams of pre-rolled marijuana joints. Court documents say Price later admitted the backpack was his.
Surveillance footage reviewed later allegedly showed Price instigating with the juveniles, throwing the item, parking behind their vehicle, and pointing a firearm with a green laser. The other two males in the truck were reportedly released at the scene, but Price was taken into custody.
Charges, bond, and the hard lesson for gun owners
Price, 21, of Westfield, was arrested and booked into the Hamilton County Jail without bond, and he was officially charged Monday with multiple felonies and misdemeanors. The listed charges include criminal confinement with a deadly weapon (Level 3 felony), criminal confinement with a vehicle (Level 5 felony), intimidation with a deadly weapon (Level 5 felony), unlawful carrying of a handgun with a prior conviction (Level 5 felony), pointing a firearm at another person (Level 6 felony), plus dealing in marijuana (Class A misdemeanor), unlawful carrying of a handgun (Class A misdemeanor), and battery (Class B misdemeanor).
At an initial hearing in front of Magistrate Karen Morris, the bond was set at $200,000. Online court records also show previous convictions in Hamilton County, including intimidation, domestic battery, disorderly conduct for fighting, and criminal mischief. The report notes he’s still on probation for a prior intimidation conviction, with a one-year probation sentence ordered in August 2025.
Every hunter and concealed carrier I know understands the “why” behind carrying: you’re preparing for the worst day, not looking to turn a parking lot spat into a lethal-force moment. If this account is accurate, the alleged actions did the opposite—escalation, threats, a gun pointed at a teen, and a vehicle used to block someone in.
The common-sense option was always there: walk away, drive away, let the clerk call it in if somebody’s acting foolish, and go home. When you introduce a gun into an ego fight—especially with juveniles—you’re not just risking your freedom. You’re risking somebody’s life and your family’s future right along with it.
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