1 injured, 1 arrested after alleged road rage in Cedar City declared 'active incident'

Lina Portman3 weeks ago

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CEDAR CITY, UT (ABC4) — One person was injured after an alleged road rage incident in Cedar City Wednesday afternoon, and officials with the Cedar City Police Department are advising citizens of an “active incident.”

According to a social media post, the incident took place at Fiddlers Canyon Road and Main Street. Police said the suspect allegedly shot the victim after pulling out a gun.

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A news release later clarified that the incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. between a motorcyclist and the driver of a passenger vehicle, and that the incident began with a physical confrontation in downtown Cedar City.

“The situation escalated as clashes resumed near the intersection of Fiddlers Canyon Road and Main Street,” police said in a statement. “During this escalation, the motorcyclist allegedly brandished a handgun and shot the driver of the passenger vehicle.”

The suspect reportedly left the scene, but was found at a nearby residence “moments later” and taken into custody, police said.

Emergency personnel responded to the scene and provided treatment to the victim before he was airlifted to a local hospital in critical condition.

Police said there is no active threat to the public and they are not looking for additional suspects at this time. However, the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about the situation was asked to call the Cedar City Police Department at 435-586-2955.

There is no further information at this time.

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