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A Saint Cloud man was arrested following a road rage shooting on Florida’s Turnpike on Thursday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers said the shooting happened around 6:30 a.m. in the northbound lanes on the turnpike near the 417 exit in Orlando.
The victim, a 33-year-old male, discovered that his Tesla had been hit by gunfire, then realized he had been shot in the right leg, according to a news release.
The victim was taken to the hospital and was treated for his injuries.
Two bullet holes were discovered on the driver-side door of the victim’s vehicle.
Investigators said a gray or silver Volkswagen hatchback was involved in a road rage incident with the victim at the time of the shooting.
Troopers arrested 35-year-old Jorge Luis De Jesus Carrasquillo and charged him with attempted felony murder, shooting into an occupied vehicle, and direct discharge of a firearm from a car.
De Jesus Carrasquillo was booked into the Orange County Jail.
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact FHP at 407-737-2213 or CRIMELINE.
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Source: wftv
