In yet another deadly road rage incident, a man was fatally shot on Interstate 71 in Carroll County, Kentucky, in what is being investigated as a likely case of self-defense. The Kentucky State Police (KSP) responded to the incident just after 7 p.m. on June 8, following a call for assistance, WDRB is reporting. The confrontation involved two vehicles traveling along I-71, which escalated after both drivers exited the highway.
According to a news release from KSP, 63-year-old Daniel Shouse from Carrollton, Kentucky, had contacted Carroll County dispatch, reporting that the other driver was “displaying a firearm.” As the vehicles continued on KY 389, the situation intensified, and shots were fired, resulting in Shouse being struck by gunfire. Shouse, who was also armed, died from his wounds at the scene.
Kentucky State Trooper Chad Johnson explained that the driver of the second vehicle, who fired the fatal shots, remained at the scene and cooperated fully with law enforcement.
“The second vehicle passed the first vehicle, at which time we believe the second vehicle brandished a firearm,” Johnson said. Both men were inside their vehicles when the shots were exchanged.
The initial investigation suggests that the shooting was an act of self-defense, with Shouse brandishing a gun before being shot. Johnson emphasized the importance of avoiding escalation in road rage situations, advising drivers to “make space” and, if necessary, slow down or take an exit to allow the other vehicle to pass.
No charges have been filed at this time, but the incident remains under investigation by KSP Post 5 and will be reviewed by the commonwealth attorney’s office.
This incident underscores the importance of the right to self-defense in situations where lives are at risk, while at the same time highlighting the need for responsible gun ownership and learning to de-escalate potentially dangerous situations, particularly when behind the wheel.
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