Road Rage Incident Unfolds in Havertown as Shots are Fired at Mother and Child

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12/08/2024 22h55

In a shocking incident of road rage, police in Havertown, Delaware County are currently investigating a shooting that occurred on Monday afternoon. The incident took place around 3:27 p.m. along the 2000 block of West Chester Pike, causing major disruptions to the eastbound traffic in the area.

According to Haverford Police Deputy Chief Joseph Hagan, a mother in her 40s and her 10-year-old child were inside a white SUV when they became the victims of the furious road rage suspect. Without warning, the suspect opened fire and discharged at least 12 gunshots into the vehicle. Thankfully, while the mother sustained minor injuries, her brave child remained physically unharmed.

The suspect, driving a black Lincoln vehicle, fled the scene immediately following the shooting. However, in a remarkable turn of events, about 15 minutes later, officers in Upper Darby located the suspect's vehicle and successfully made an arrest. The swift action of the law enforcement authorities ensured that the dangerous individual was swiftly taken into custody.

At this time, further details regarding the motive behind the road rage incident and the relationship between the suspect and the victims remain unknown. Haverford police are currently conducting a thorough investigation to shed light on the sequence of events leading up to the shooting.

In response to the incident, eastbound West Chester Pike has been closed near the scene of the shooting. Commuters are advised to seek alternate routes and stay updated with real-time traffic information available on 6abc.com/traffic.

This developing story has gripped the attention of the local community, and officials are calling on anyone with additional information about the incident to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation. The safety and well-being of everyone on the roads are of paramount importance, and such acts of violence are strongly condemned.

Action News will provide continuous coverage on this incident as more details emerge. Stay tuned for updates as the police work diligently to uncover the truth behind this chilling road rage shooting.

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