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Road rage to blame for shots fired on Capital Beltway

The still image is from a video captured by a motorist not involved in the incident. [Photo: Virginia State Police]
We have more information about two drivers who exchanged gunfire while traveling on the Captial Beltway in Fairfax County on Sunday, March 19, 2023.

Police said a road rage incident escalated, leading to one of the drivers pulling a gun and firing rounds into traffic. No one was injured, but traffic was detoured around the scene on the incident date so police could collect the shells that fell onto the pavement.

Fairfax County police tell us:

As the investigation continues into Sunday’s shooting on Interstate 495, the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Fairfax Field Office is releasing a photo with the hopes that it will help generate additional leads on the suspect vehicle. The suspect vehicle has been identified as a matte-finish charcoal gray Mercedes E-Class AMG sedan with a sunroof and tinted windows.

The incident began shortly after 5 p.m. on March 19, 2023, as the occupants of the Mercedes and a silver Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck began engaging in aggressive driving behaviors while traveling north on Interstate 495 in Fairfax County. Words and gestures were exchanged between the two vehicles. As the two vehicles passed under the Route 236 overpass on I-495, the front seat passenger in the Mercedes fired multiple rounds at the Silverado. The Mercedes then continued north on I-495.

The Silverado was not struck. However, one of the bullets continued across the travel lanes and struck a vehicle traveling south in the I-495 Express Lanes. Fortunately, the driver of that vehicle was not injured.

Anyone who may have witnessed the shooting or road rage behaviors between the two vehicles prior the shooting or has information about the suspect vehicle/occupants is encouraged to contact the Virginia State Police by calling 703-803-0026 or emailing [email protected]. Anonymous tips are welcome.

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