WHITESTOWN, Ind. — Two people have been arrested for a road rage shooting that critically injured a semi driver on Interstate 65 in Whitestown.
The shooting happened July 3 in the northbound lanes of I-65, near the Whitestown exit. Witnesses told police the driver of a vehicle brake-checked multiple semis on the interstate before the shooting. A woman was driving the suspect vehicle, with a man in the passenger seat.
After the shooting, the semi driver who was shot drove off of the interstate, coming to a stop on Perry Worth Road. The victim was taken to a hospital in critical condition.
On Thursday, July 25, Whitestown police announced the arrest of a 44-year-old Indianapolis man, who they say was the shooter in the incident. He has been preliminarily charged with attempted homicide, aggravated battery, criminal recklessness and pointing a firearm.
A 44-year-old Indianapolis woman, who was allegedly driving the suspect vehicle, has been preliminarily charged with aggravated battery, criminal recklessness and reckless driving.
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Both suspects are being held at the Boone County Jail.
The IMPD Violent Crimes Task Force assisted Whitestown police in arresting the suspects in the shooting.