On Friday, August 1st, at approximately 8:26 PM, a Bartow County deputy responded to reports of shots fired at the intersection of Burnt Hickory Road and Cassville Road.
According to the victims, while driving through a roundabout, they were closely followed by a large white SUV. After exiting the roundabout, the driver of the SUV allegedly pulled up next to them, traveling against traffic. In a startling encounter, the suspect displayed a black handgun to the victims before moving behind their vehicle. Witnesses reported hearing several gunshots; however, it remains unclear whether the suspect aimed the shots directly at them or fired into the air. Fortunately, there was no damage to the victims’ vehicle.
Following the incident, both the suspect and the victims fled in different directions. The victims could not provide specific details about the SUV’s make, model, or license plate number.
The Bartow County Sheriff’s Office has left the case open for further investigation. The subject faces charges of aggravated assault and reckless driving.