A late-night drive on I-35 South turned violent Friday when a 28-year-old man was shot during what police describe as a road-rage confrontation near Southwest Loop 410. The driver told officers another motorist repeatedly brake-checked him, then pulled out a gun and fired a single round as he was exiting the highway. He was taken to a local hospital with a gunshot wound to his upper body and is reported to be in stable condition.
Police account and investigation
According to Fox San Antonio, officers were first alerted when the victim showed up at a local hospital Friday night. He told police the shooting happened just after 8 p.m. on I-35 South near Southwest Loop 410, and that the other driver fired one shot during the confrontation. Detectives are now working to track down the shooter and piece together exactly how the encounter escalated.
San Antonio's road-rage problem
Road-rage shootings have surged across the country, and San Antonio is among the cities with a high number of gun-involved incidents, according to an analysis by The Trace. Recent local coverage has highlighted several deadly and high-profile road-rage cases, underscoring how a brief flare-up in traffic can turn tragic, as the San Antonio Express-News has reported.
What police say now
The case remains open, and investigators have not released a suspect description or announced any arrests, according to Fox San Antonio. Police have shared few additional details as they continue to gather evidence and interview potential witnesses.
