CPD seeks tips on Thanksgiving road-rage shooting

Columbus Police Department detectives are seeking information regarding a road rage shooting incident that occurred on Thanksgiving afternoon.

At approximately 4:40 p.m., CPD officers responded to Indianapolis Road near Brian Drive where they spoke with a man who reported that his vehicle was sideswiped by the driver of a sport utility vehicle that was passing him on Indianapolis Road. The man advised that when he pulled his vehicle over to the side of the road to check for damage, the driver of the SUV shot a firearm into his vehicle multiple times. The man was grazed by one of the bullets but was not seriously injured.

The suspect in the shooting was described as a black male, approximately 20-25 years of age, with shoulder-length dreadlocks. He was driving a red, newer model sport utility vehicle, investigators said.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact the Columbus Police Department at 812-376-2600. Tips and information may be submitted anonymously.