Posted on 01/20/2014 9:55:24 AM PST by KeyLargo
Lansing woman shot at in road-rage incident on I-80/94 11 hours ago • Times Staff
GARY | A Lansing woman was shot at in a road-rage incident Sunday on I-80/94, with one bullet hitting the back of her car, Indiana State Police said in a news release.
The 33-year-old woman told police she was on 25th Avenue in Gary driving her Chrysler 300 slowly because of potholes. She said a car behind her was following too closely, so she braked to get the car to back off. The braking apparently angered the other driver.
The woman said the driver got in front of her vehicle as they turned off 25th onto Burr Street before entering Interstate 80/94 westbound.
She told police that shortly after entering the interstate she noticed the other vehicle — a red four-door passenger car with dark tinted windows — pulled alongside her. She said the driver, described as a black male with dreadlocks and wearing a black sock hat, pointed a gun at her and began shooting, according to the news release.
She said the suspect shot four to five times as she drove away.
Investigators said one bullet struck the rear bumper of the woman's car, entering the trunk. The woman was not injured, police said.
Anyone who witnessed the shooting is asked to call Detective Chris Campione at (219) 696-6242.
This is the second road-rage incident involving a shooting on I-80/94 in less than a week. A Valparaiso man was shot and injured heading home from work Wednesday. That shooting happened in the eastbound lanes near the Ripley Street exit in Lake Station. Police said the shooter was described as a middle-aged black man with short hair. He was driving a silver or gray Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck.
A thoughtful reply. Thanks.
i didn’t say that.
Exactly, you should always assume the other driver is an uninsured illegal with nothing to lose.
With the sort of person we’re talking about here I’ve always figured that I’d rather they be in front of me where I can keep an eye on them than behind me.
I move over for them whenever possible.
“I eased my pistol out of the holster so that it would be a quicker grab and avoided two more brake-checks.”
FYI: Dangerous tactic for ccw holders to place their handgun on the seat if they are preparing for possible self defense use their firearm.
A look at the 1986 FBI Miami shootout 27 years later
See also
Firearms
“During the collisions Special Agents Richard Manauzzi and John Hanlon both lost their revolvers that they had each placed on their seats for quicker access. While Hanlon was able to draw his backup five-shot S&W J-frame to use in the fight, Manauzzi did not carry a back-up gun and spent the rest of the gunfight looking for his revolver.”
http://www.examiner.com/article/a-look-at-the-1986-fbi-miami-shootout-27-years-later
Good point.
I made a holder for my center console that keeps it secure. I suppose a rollover would dislodge it but if that’s the case I’m screwed in any event!
“How did you like that, you great snorting Road Hog.”
W.C. Fields
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bd0JFb3aJFc
W.C. Fields: “The Bank Dick” Car Chase Scene
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6o3tTB9TNU
Now that is road rage!!!!!!
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