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Road rage leads to shootout between drivers on I-4 in Tampa, troopers say

State Trooper The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating after a 7-year-old boy was struck and killed by a golf cart being driven by a 3-year-old on Monday, July 17, 2023. (atomimage/Getty Images/iStockphoto, File)

TAMPA, Fla. — Florida Highway Patrol troopers said they are investigating a road rage shooting between drivers on Interstate 4.

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Troopers said the incident happened around 3 p.m. Wednesday between two drivers on eastbound I-4 leaving the Tampa area.

Investigators said the road rage incident happened after a driver in a dark blue Chevy Traverse inadvertently cut off a white Toyota Camry while entering northbound I-275 from Howard Avenue.

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After both drivers were on I-4 they both displayed firearms at each other, troopers said.

Investigators said both drivers fired at each other with the Toyota driver striking the Chevy.

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The driver of the Chevy was grazed by a bullet and suffered minor injuries, according to a report.

Troopers said both drivers were compliant with the ongoing investigation and no arrests have been made.

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The names of the drivers were not released by law enforcement.

Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed the shooting to call the Florida Highway Patrol at 813-558-1800 or dial *FHP.

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