LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WISH) — Lafayette police are issuing a warning to drivers after two separate road rage incidents escalated into gunfire over the weekend. Both shootings occurred on busy streets, but fortunately, no injuries were reported.
The first incident took place on February 15 at around 8:10 p.m. at the intersection of Sagamore Parkway North and Greenbush Street. Police arrested 28-year-old Tayloir Halderson for allegedly firing at another vehicle.
Just one mile away, on February 16 at 2:51 p.m., another road rage confrontation led to a shooting at the intersection of Sagamore Parkway North and Schuyler Avenue. Police apprehended 20-year-old Tristen Clements in connection with the shooting.
Both men have been charged with multiple offenses, including:
Attempted aggravated battery
Intimidation with a deadly weapon
Pointing a firearm
Criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon
Additionally, Halderson faces a charge of false informing.
Lafayette police urge drivers to remain calm and report any aggressive behavior to authorities, rather than resorting to violence.
