Road Rage Turns Deadly: Driver Claims Self-Defense, but Evidence Says Otherwise

A driver’s claim of acting in self-defense has been seriously questioned following a fatal road rage incident in Bexar County, Texas. The shooting occurred on U.S. 181, when the driver of a pickup truck and another motorist in a sedan were involved in a tense exchange while driving. Things escalated when both vehicles stopped at a Valero gas station near Loop 1604.

According to authorities, the driver of the sedan was shot in the back of the head as he approached the pickup truck. Despite the efforts of an off-duty San Antonio police officer, who rushed to the scene to try and save the victim, the man was pronounced dead.

The driver of the pickup truck claimed he acted in self-defense. However, Sheriff Javier Salazar raised doubts about this defense. He pointed out that the victim had not been armed and had not approached the pickup truck in a threatening way. This has led investigators to believe that the shooting might not have been justified.

The shooting has left the community shocked, and authorities are continuing their investigation. They are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward with information.

As of now, the driver of the pickup truck remains the subject of the investigation, with the case raising important questions about self-defense claims in road rage situations.