FREDERICK, Md. — Police are investigating a suspected road rage incident where a motorist tailgated and pointed a handgun at other drivers in Frederick County, Maryland.
Officers were notified by the victim about the incident just after 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 2. The victim told police that the incident happened while driving westbound on Routes 340 and 15 near Mount Zion Road, according to a Maryland State Police press release.
The victim told the police that he was driving in traffic when a driver in a red Volvo S40 sedan approached the rear of his vehicle and began to tailgate him. The driver then passed the victim, rolled down his window, and pointed a 'large-famed' handgun at him, police said.
After the incident, the victim said the suspect continued to drive aggressively and pointed the handgun at another driver in front of him. The victim described the handgun as being silver or gold plated.
The suspect vehicle was last observed turning left onto Mountville Road from southbound US Route 15, officials said.
Police released a photo of a red Volvo S40 sedan in connection with the suspect. The photo was taken by the victim shortly after the incident, police said.
The case is being investigated as a first-degree assault.
Maryland Troopers are asking anyone who recognizes this car or witnessed the incident to contact them.
