THURMONT, MD—Maryland State Troopers have arrested Bryant Paradine, a 37-year-old man from Littlestown, Pennsylvania, following a road rage incident that involved gunfire. The incident occurred this morning on southbound US15 at Tippin Drive in Frederick County.

Paradine faces charges of attempted murder, use of a gun in the commission of a felony, and other related offenses. He was arrested this evening and is currently being held at the Maryland State Police Frederick Barrack pending an initial court appearance.

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The confrontation began shortly after 7:30 a.m. when state troopers were called to the scene after reports of shots being fired during the road rage altercation. Upon arrival, troopers found evidence of gunfire through the passenger compartment of the victim’s vehicle, though the victim was unharmed. A projectile was later recovered by the Maryland State Police Crime Scene Unit.

Following a 911 call from the motorist involved, who described the suspect’s vehicle as a maroon Chevrolet SUV with Pennsylvania tags, a lookout was issued. State Police investigators located the suspect vehicle parked unoccupied at a business in Thurmont. Paradine was found inside the business, and a search warrant executed on the vehicle led to the recovery of a loaded 9mm handgun and a spent shell casing of the same caliber.

The Maryland Department of State Police emphasizes their commitment to highway safety and the prevention of gun violence on roadways. They continue to investigate and seek information regarding this and other highway-related gun crimes. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact investigators at 410-538-1887.

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