Man Arrested After Shots Fired During Florence Road-Rage Incident
Police say the case shows how quickly a driving dispute can escalate, prompting a brief road closure while officers investigated.
Overview
- Florence police say a driving dispute that began near Turkeyfoot Road escalated as the cars traveled west on Industrial Road and culminated in shots being fired near Dixie Highway on Friday morning.
- Officers identified and arrested 31-year-old Devin Holston of Independence and charged him with first-degree wanton endangerment after the report led them to the scene.
- Florence police say the person who reported being shot at was not injured and investigators cleared the roadway after processing evidence at the scene.
- Local coverage is based on police statements and booking records and does not indicate any additional suspects or charges at this time.
- The incident occurred during a busy holiday travel morning, highlighting the public-safety risk of road-rage incidents and likely increasing attention from police and drivers in the area.