Crime & Safety
Flare Gun Used To Shoot Driver In Road Rage Incident: Police
Police are searching for the man who shot another driver with a flare gun during a road rage incident New Year's Day in Bowie.
BOWIE, MD — A man was shot with a flare gun during a road-rage incident New Year's Day in Bowie. Police Chief John Nesky said the incident unfolded after 9 a.m. in a parking lot at the Bowie Town Center.
According to the police department, two men can be seen in a video standing outside their vehicles and arguing. Then one man shoots the other with a flare gun, striking him in the cheek.
Police are looking for the shooter who was driving a white Ford pickup with a white topper on the bed of the truck. Anyone with information is asked to call the police department at 240-544-5700.
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The Bowie Police Dept is investigating a confirmed shooting incident which took place this morning, January 1, 2022, in the 1500 Blk of Excelsior Dr. Video footage captured the incident, partially shown here. Should you have info on this incident, contact us at 240-544-5700. pic.twitter.com/NKHbdkglwN
— Bowie Police Department (@BowiePDNews) January 1, 2022
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