FedEx driver shot on busy interstate in apparent road rage incident, Alabama cops say
Alabama authorities are investigating the shooting of a FedEx driver during an apparent road rage incident, multiple outlets report.
The incident unfolded around 10:45 a.m. Monday on Interstate 59 in downtown Birmingham, according to AL.com, citing fire and rescue officials. Authorities responded to reports of a person shot in the southbound lanes.
They arrived to find the FedEx driver suffering from a gunshot wound, WIAT reported, citing Birmingham police. The driver, who wasn’t publicly named, was taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
“The preliminary investigation revealed the FedEx driver and another motorist were involved in a ‘road rage’ dispute while traveling near the area which led to the other motorist firing shots at the FedEx driver,” police told WVTM 13 in a statement.
McClatchy News reached out to Birmingham police for an update Wednesday and is awaiting a response.
Authorities are still searching for the gunman.
FedEx addressed the incident in a statement Tuesday, telling McClatchy News: “First and foremost, our thoughts remain focused on the well-being of the driver injured in this incident. As this is an active investigation, please direct further questions to the investigating authorities at this time.”
This story was originally published August 3, 2021 at 10:12 AM with the headline "FedEx driver shot on busy interstate in apparent road rage incident, Alabama cops say."