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Driver Arrested After Gunfire Strikes Car on I-71 in Warren County

Troopers credited a 911 caller’s description with leading to the stop near Kings Mills Road.

Overview

  • The Ohio State Highway Patrol said the incident was reported just before 11 a.m. Monday on I-71 southbound near milepost 40.
  • Investigators identified the driver as Faizon Quartez White, 22, of Columbus, who allegedly fired at the other vehicle while both traveled on the interstate.
  • The victim’s car was hit once and the driver was not injured, according to OSHP.
  • Troopers located and stopped the suspect vehicle on I-71 near Kings Mills Road based on the caller’s description.
  • White was booked into the Warren County Jail on charges of second-degree felonious assault and third-degree discharge of a firearm on a highway.