A man was arrested in St. Petersburg’s Primorsky district on June 12th following a road rage incident that involved gunfire. The suspect, who was driving a BMW, allegedly threatened another driver and discharged a weapon into the air during a dispute.
Police received a report of the incident, which occurred at 11:37 AM at 88 Parashyutnaya Street. The caller stated that the BMW driver brandished a pistol and fired two shots into the air during a confrontation. The BMW driver then fled the scene in his vehicle.
Law enforcement quickly located and apprehended the suspect. The driver was taken into custody and transported to the police station for questioning and further investigation.
The investigation into the road rage incident is ongoing. Authorities are working to determine the full circumstances surrounding the event.
Reports indicate the other driver involved may have been operating a truck. The incident reportedly began when the BMW cut off the truck on Parashyutnaya Street. Both drivers exited their vehicles at an intersection, leading to the escalation where a weapon-like object was displayed.