Police seek suspect in Columbus road rage shooting

COLUMBUS, OH — Detectives are searching for a suspect involved in a road rage shooting that occurred on October 18 on Sullivant Avenue, police said.

According to investigators, the incident happened near Clarendon Avenue when a driver committed an unknown traffic offense, angering another motorist in a black Chrysler 300 with heavily tinted windows. The suspect then fired a handgun into the rear of the victim’s vehicle before continuing westbound.

No injuries were reported, but police say they have been unable to obtain a description of the suspect due to the extreme tint on the vehicle’s windows.

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Authorities are asking anyone with information about the suspect or vehicle to contact Columbus Police Felony Assault Detective Ian Pruitt at 614-645-6394. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477).