A road rage dispute on a Berkeley, Missouri street ended with one driver dead and another in police custody late Tuesday night, after the two men reportedly pulled guns on each other in a liquor store parking lot. Police say the confrontation began after the drivers argued while heading west on Frost Avenue, then escalated into gunfire before officers arrived.
According to FOX 2, the shooting happened around 11:30 p.m. in the parking lot of A-1 Liquor, near the intersection of N. Hanley Road and Frost Avenue. Investigators said the two men pulled into the lot after their roadway argument continued, and that both men drew guns before one of the drivers was shot.
Victim Pronounced Dead At The Scene
Police said the man who was shot was pronounced dead at the scene in Berkeley. The station's report lists the victim as a 59-year-old man, though other information reviewed for this story identified him as 58; his exact age has not been consistently confirmed. His name has not been released.
The suspected shooter was taken into custody at the scene, per the same account, though it remains unclear whether he has been formally charged. Police have not released his name or any details about his condition.
Investigators Still Sorting Out Who Fired
The investigation remains ongoing, and police say they are still working to determine whether both men actually fired their weapons during the confrontation. No further details about a possible relationship between the two drivers, or about what sparked the initial roadway argument, have been made public.
Road rage shootings have surfaced in headlines across the country in recent weeks, including a fatal shooting near a gas station in south Kansas City, according to KCTV5. Investigators in Berkeley have not indicated whether the case will result in charges as the inquiry continues.
