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Authorities investigate after person fires gun at car on I-4

Investigators ask for information from public

Highway shooting

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol are investigating a shooting that took place along westbound I-4.

The shooting happened on Saturday around 1:15 p.m. near the 36-mile marker.

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According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the victim told investigators that a red Ford Mustang was driving recklessly, speeding and passing other vehicles using the emergency shoulders.

“As the Mustang pulled alongside the victim’s vehicle, a 2013 Honda CR-Z, the victim heard a thump along the driver’s side of his vehicle,” deputies said.

The Mustang then drove west on the interstate. The victim informed authorities of a possible partial Florida tag number of LEI or LE1.

The driver of the CR-Z had originally thought that something was thrown at his car, however, troopers later discovered one pistol round from the vehicle.

“The victim was unable to provide a suspect description to Troopers,” investigators said.

Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to contact the FHP by calling 813-558-1800 or Crime Stoppers.


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