WILLIAMSBURG — The Williamsburg Police Department is investigating an alleged road rage incident involving the possible unlawful discharge of a firearm that took place Thursday evening on the 100 block of Thomas Nelson Lane.
According to police, officers were dispatched at approximately 6:10 p.m. on Jan. 18 to the incident. An initial investigation revealed that two vehicles were almost involved in a traffic accident. After avoiding a collision, both vehicles proceeded in different directions when the driver of one of the vehicles heard a gunshot originating from the direction of the suspect vehicle, according to police.
The suspect vehicle was described as a dark-colored mid-size sedan.
No evidence of an unlawful discharge from a firearm was recovered at the scene, and no injuries or property damage was observed or reported, according to police. The incident is under further investigation.
The police are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the Williamsburg Police Department at 757-220-2331. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Peninsula Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or tips can be submitted online. Tips may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest.
