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Police in Charlotte say they’re seeing a spike in road rage incidents involving guns.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department reports 40 road rage incidents so far in 2021 and guns were drawn in 20 of them. Lt. Chris Rorie urged drivers to avoid confronting other motorists.
“I know people are in a hurry, but just remember that people who are aggressively driving, it’s very frustrating,” Rorie said. “I get it. But engaging in these types of situations aren’t productive, and it’s flat-out dangerous. It is more prudent for you to keep your cool.”
Asked for specifics, police could not say whether anyone was hurt or whether any shots were fired in any of the incidents. Rorie said 10 arrests have been made this year in road rage cases.