Teen Charged in Houston Road Rage Shooting of 18-Wheeler Driver

Road Rage Incident

• 🎯 A road rage incident occurred on a northeast Harris County roadway involving an 18-wheeler driver and a silver sedan.
• 🚨 The shooting call came in just before 5:30 a.m. when a 23-year-old woman and her 15-year-old brother attempted to flag down the truck driver.

The Shooting

• 💥 The 15-year-old brother in the silver sedan allegedly fired one shot through the semitruck's passenger door, striking the driver in the stomach.
• 🚑 The injured truck driver pulled over at a CE Food Mark to call 911.

Allegations and Evidence

• ⚠️ The occupants of the silver sedan claimed the truck driver clipped their side mirror and they were trying to get him to stop.
• 📹 However, dash cam video reportedly contradicts this, showing no apparent accident and suggesting the shot was fired without provocation.

Investigation and Charges

• 🚓 The silver sedan initially left the scene but later returned.
• ⚖️ Authorities are investigating the incident as a possible aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, with a teenager expected to be charged.

Victim's Condition

• 🏥 The 18-wheeler driver was last reported to be in surgery and is in critical condition.
• 🚚 The trucking company owner confirmed he is in touch with the driver's family.