19-year-old Shoots at Motorist During Road Rage Incident Near Hilton Head Island
Beaufort County, S.C
A road rage incident in Beaufort County, South Carolina ended in gunfire on Wednesday afternoon when a 19-year-old man allegedly fired a stolen weapon at another driver.
Incident Details
According to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), Joshua Navarrette Castro, 19, is now facing multiple charges including attempted murder, possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime, discharging a firearm into a motor vehicle, and possession of a stolen firearm.
Authorities reported that deputies responded to a business in the Bluffton area just after 5:20 p.m. on Wednesday. They found a 22-year-old man who claimed he had been shot at while traveling on Fording Island Road following a verbal altercation.
The Altercation
As per the victim’s account, a vehicle had been trailing him closely as he was leaving Hilton Head Island. Once both vehicles had crossed the Hilton Head bridges, a heated argument ensued between the man and the other driver, identified later as Castro.
It was at this point that Castro allegedly fired a shot into the passenger side door of the man’s vehicle before making a U-turn and heading back towards Hilton Head Island. Meanwhile, the victim pulled over safely and immediately contacted the local authorities to report the incident.
The Arrest
Deputies were able to track down a vehicle that matched the description provided by the victim. They pulled the vehicle over on William Hilton Parkway and identified the driver as Castro.
The police later conducted interviews with both parties involved and collected necessary evidence from Castro’s vehicle. Based on these investigations, Castro was arrested and is currently being held at the Beaufort County Detention Center.
Current Status
The entire case is presently under investigation. As of now, no additional details related to the incident have been provided by BCSO. Any updates will be provided by the HERE News Network as soon as they become available.
This unfortunate incident underlines the importance of maintaining safety measures and keeping calm during road disputes. Incidents of road rage can escalate quickly and lead to severe, sometimes even fatal consequences. It is in the best interest of all drivers to avoid engaging in such dangerous behavior and instead focus on arriving safely at their respective destinations.
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HERE News Network
