A Highlands Ranch road rage encounter that ended in gunfire has landed a 43-year-old man behind bars, after Douglas County deputies say another driver’s car was left riddled with bullets, but miraculously, no one was hurt. Officials have identified the suspect as Mitchell Aaron Weber, who now faces a slate of felony charges.
Official Statement and Charges
According to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, the shooting happened on Friday near Quebec Street and Wildcat Ridge. Deputies say Weber was arrested Saturday morning and booked on attempted first-degree murder and illegal discharge of a firearm charges. “I am extremely proud of the relentless dedication shown by our deputies and investigators,” Sheriff Darren Weekly said.
Where It Happened
Investigators told Denver7 the confrontation started near Lincoln Avenue and South Quebec Street, then escalated as shots were fired at a silver Dodge Charger. The outlet reports the Charger was hit several times, yet the driver inside was not injured.
How Deputies Tracked the Vehicle
Deputies say a mix of Flock Safety license plate reader cameras and community tips helped them zero in on the black sedan believed to be involved. According to the Denver Gazette, the county has leaned on Flock camera systems in recent weeks to help track suspects in multiple cases, including an armed carjacking arrest earlier this week. In this case, patrol deputies, detectives and the IMPACT Team coordinated to locate Weber and take him into custody without incident.
Legal Outlook and Next Steps
The investigation is still active, the sheriff’s office said in a press release from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. Anyone who has dash-cam footage from the area or additional information is asked to contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867 or Detective Jenkins at 303-814-7031, according to Denver7. Prosecutors are expected to review the case file and determine formal charges once the investigation wraps up.
