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Alabama Fan, Fast Food Worker attempts to Poison man wearing Auburn shirt

TUSCALOOSA -

Perhaps the Auburn, Alabama rivalry went just a little too far yesterday where an Alabama fan was arrested on charges of attempted murder and an Auburn fan is being treated for injuries related to ingesting rat poison.

An Auburn fan entered a fast food restaurant near campus in Tuscaloosa Friday wearing a "War Eagle" shirt. The victim, whose name has been withheld until the investigation is complete, was working near the University of Alabama on the day of the incident. He'd previously received comments and dirty looks, but said he "didn't think anything of it. It's a fun rivalry, but at the end of the day, we share some common bonds." Little did he know, not every fan shares the same sentiments.



As the victim entered the restaurant, a worker identified as James Babin (right), repeatedly made rude comments and threats towards the victim, such as "you needa leave before something bad happens. Y'all ain't welcome here". Witnesses say the victim maintained composure and attempted to ignore the worker. Eventually, though, he did manage to fire back with "Hey, can you give me a second? I'm trying to order." Jim Anderson, a patron of the restaurant, says the Auburn fan's comment really irritated the worker, who repeatedly yelled "Roll Tide- Auburn fans are trash!" Eventually, the manager appeared to have gotten control of the situation when he sent the irate worker to the back of the store.

Later that day, the victim was transported to the hospital for stomach pains, where tests confirmed the presence of poison in his system. Investigators spoke with the restaurant manager, who remembered serving the victim, and discussed the events that unfolded earlier that day. An anonymous tip led investigators to James Babin's Facebook page, where just hours earlier, he had posted a status bragging about his "prank" at work that day. Babin posted: "U dont come in hea wearin that crap! This is Bama Country! I hope he likes the taste of rat poison! In BEAR we trust!". Babin was apprehended soon after.