A road rage incident yesterday evening in Newtown Township, Bucks County, turned violent when a woman suffered a gunshot wound to the wrist, according to local police. The confrontation began around 6:30 p.m. as two vehicles traveled eastbound on Newtown Bypass and continued dangerously onto Woodbourne Road, where the incident escalated. FOX 29 reported that the injured woman was taken to St. Mary's Medical Center and is currently in stable condition.
Shortly after the shooting, police apprehended the suspect at Washington Crossing Road and Stoopville Road. During the arrest, police recovered a firearm, now being processed as part of the investigation. NBC10 Philadelphia shared that police managed to stop the suspect and his car within minutes of the incident, and the details leading to the shooting remain under active investigation.
The incident prompted an immediate response by the local authorities, which resulted in the suspect's capture in Lower Makefield Township by Pennsylvania State Police. Adding to the details, 6ABC explained that the victim, having been shot during the initial confrontation, continued into Middletown Township. It was there that the suspect allegedly followed her and fired another shot before fleeing.
Authorities have not yet released information about what specifically provoked the violent exchange. Anyone with knowledge pertaining to the incident is urged by police to contact Det. Goodwyn of the Newtown Township Police Department at 215-579-1000, ext. 317. The Middletown Township police have, in a statement obtained by 6ABC, have urged witnesses or those with information to come forward as the investigation continues.
