Phoenix, Arizona – A road rage shooting near I-10 triggered a crash and robbery early Thursday.
According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the incident began when a driver allegedly fired at another vehicle near 32nd Street. Authorities said the suspect’s gunfire inadvertently struck his own vehicle before he fled the scene.
While attempting to escape, the suspect allegedly lost control, crashed, and overturned his vehicle. Officials said the victim’s vehicle then collided with the overturned car, compounding the crash.
After the collision, investigators allege the suspect exited his vehicle and robbed the victim at the scene. Phoenix police officers responded shortly after and arrested the suspect without further incident.
According to DPS, a firearm believed to have been used in the shooting was recovered nearby. The case has been turned over to the Arizona Department of Public Safety’s Major Crimes Unit for further investigation.
Authorities identified the suspect as an 18-year-old Phoenix resident. He is facing multiple felony charges and is currently being held on a $100,000 bond, according to officials. The investigation remains ongoing.
The crash and police response caused disruption near the I-10 corridor, an area frequently used by commuters traveling through central Phoenix.
Officials are reminding drivers to avoid engaging in road rage situations, urging the public to create distance, call 911 when safe, and not confront aggressive drivers.
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