Columbus authorities were called to the scene of a shooting on the freeway early Wednesday, and now a man is in custody facing charges. The Columbus Division of Police, via a social media post, confirmed that officers responded following reports of a possible shooting along I-70 westbound near W. Mound St.
The incident, which occurred at approximately 7:06 a.m., left one individual wounded with a gunshot; the officers discovered the victim who reported being shot by another driver, the suspect who was swiftly identified as 33-year-old DeWayne Pittman and consequently apprehended, while the injured party was taken to a local hospital and is expected to pull through, demonstrating remarkable resilience in the face of an atrocious act.
After the investigation, the Columbus Division of Police took Pittman into custody on charges related to the incident. Those charges were for Felonious Assault, detailing a serious altercation that has now left him awaiting prosecution.
Pittman's arrest marks a prompt response by the Columbus Division of Police, who reported, "Shortly after the incident, 33-year-old DeWayne Pittman was identified, arrested, and charged for Felonious Assault out of this incident," working through the intricacies of road-rage-induced violence to ensure the swift administration of justice to quell the communities’ anxieties over the safety of their thoroughfares.
