From the Arkansas State Police
JACKSONVILLE – Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) arrested a 17-year-old Sunday, Oct. 21, charging him with criminal attempt to commit capital murder and first-degree battery in connection to a violent road rage incident that occurred on Saturday, Oct. 12, in North Little Rock on Interstate 30.
A 39-year-old Maumelle man was shot in the eye during the incident, while traveling behind the suspect at 1:30 a.m. near the I-30 McCain Boulevard exit. The victim was treated and released from a local hospital.
The Jacksonville teen, who was charged as an adult, was also charged with committing a terroristic act, unlawful discharge of a firearm from a vehicle and minor in possession of a firearm. He was taken into custody Sunday and transported to the Pulaski County Detention Center.
“We hope this incident illustrates for the public that when they report a road rage incident and follow through by making a report, the Arkansas State Police will do everything in their power to get justice and remove violent individuals from the streets,” said ASP Colonel Mike Hagar. “There are serious consequences for senseless violent acts like this.”
