Video footage from inside Travis Briscoe's cab captured what prosecutors described as the final, fatal moments before he allegedly ran over Abdelmuttalib Mohamed during a dispute over a parking spot at a Wichita truck stop, according to court documents and investigators.
Briscoe, 47, can be heard on the video yelling 'lay down motherf—er' just before running over Mohamed, 57, of Georgia, who had laid down behind the semitruck in what witnesses described as an apparent attempt to claim the parking space, a probable cause affidavit stated. The incident occurred shortly before 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 13, 2025, at a truck stop in Wichita, Kansas.
Background
Briscoe and Mohamed were both attempting to back their semitruck trailers into the same parking spot when the confrontation began, authorities said. According to witness accounts, Mohamed insisted the space belonged to him, repeatedly saying 'my spot, my spot.' Briscoe told investigators he had difficulty understanding Mohamed because of his accent.
Mohamed apparently laid down behind Briscoe's truck to block the vehicle from backing in. The defendant exited his cab and asked Mohamed what he was doing, pointing out other available spots in the parking lot, according to court documents. After the exchange, Briscoe returned to his truck, reportedly believing Mohamed had moved because he could no longer see him through his mirrors.
The Investigation
Briscoe allegedly began backing up without confirming whether Mohamed had cleared the area. Another truck driver began honking to alert him, and Briscoe pulled forward—only then realizing he had run over Mohamed, the probable cause affidavit stated. The defendant immediately called 911.
Witnesses told Wichita police that Briscoe appeared 'angry and cussing' in his cab before backing up in a manner they described as 'dangerous and reckless.' They also reported hearing him say 'lay down' prior to the impact. Video evidence from inside Briscoe's truck corroborated their accounts, prosecutors said.
Police arrested Briscoe following the incident. He was transported to the Sedgwick County Jail, where he remains in custody. According to court records, Briscoe declined to speak with detectives during initial questioning but admitted to running Mohamed over during a phone call from jail approximately 10 days after the incident.
Briscoe has been charged with second-degree murder. His trial began this week in Sedgwick County District Court. Prosecutors are expected to present the video footage as central evidence in their case against him.
Key Takeaways
- Travis Briscoe, 47, is charged with second-degree murder in the death of Abdelmuttalib Mohamed, 57, at a Wichita truck stop
- The confrontation began over a disputed parking space; both men were attempting to back into the same spot simultaneously
- Video evidence allegedly shows Briscoe yelling 'lay down motherf—er' before running over Mohamed
- Mohamed had laid down behind Briscoe's semitruck during the argument, according to witnesses and court documents
- Briscoe called 911 immediately after realizing he had struck the victim
What's Next
Briscoe's trial is ongoing in Sedgwick County District Court. Prosecutors are expected to call witnesses and present video evidence as they seek conviction on the second-degree murder charge. The defense has not yet indicated what arguments it plans to present. Further court dates have not been publicly disclosed.