An investigation is underway in Port Allen, Louisiana, after Rickey Merritt Sr. was found dead inside a pickup truck at a tire shop on September 18. Initially reported as a possible shooting, police now suspect he may have suffered a medical emergency, with the sound that prompted the call likely being the truck backfiring. The Port Allen Police Department, supported by the West Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office, is treating the incident cautiously, stating that foul play does not appear to be involved. The official cause of death is pending autopsy results, and further details are expected as the investigation continues. The case highlights the complexities of interpreting emergency calls in potentially ambiguous situations.