Gunman Arrested After Firing Shots in Road Rage Incident on Busy Houston Highway

HOUSTON, Texas – A gunman was apprehended on Tuesday afternoon after allegedly firing shots at another driver during a road rage incident on a busy Houston highway, according to authorities.

The incident took place on U.S. 59 near downtown Houston, with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office now investigating the shooting. Fortunately, the targeted driver managed to avoid being hit by the bullets, as they struck his truck instead.

Eyewitnesses reported that the victim promptly passed the shooting suspect, dialed emergency services, and simultaneously spotted a Harris County deputy on the highway. The victim honked at the deputy to gain his attention, rolled down his window, and recounted the harrowing experience.

Acting swiftly, the deputy identified the suspect as 31-year-old Ariel Reynosa Flores and attempted to initiate a traffic stop. However, Flores refused to comply and instead initiated a chase.

During the pursuit, Flores collided with two other vehicles before abandoning his own near N. MacGregor and Almeda, fleeing on foot from deputies.

The chase concluded near Hermann Park, where law enforcement finally apprehended Flores. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported during the series of events.

The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, but authorities are treating it as a road rage incident and continuing their investigation.

Records from the Texas Department of Public Safety reveal that Flores has an extensive criminal history dating back to 2010, with at least seven previous mugshots.

Recent documents indicate that Flores previously received a two-year prison sentence for a felon in possession of a weapon charge in September 2022. He filed for parole in May 2023, with the parole period expected to conclude in June 2024.

During Flores’ arrest on Tuesday, deputies discovered an active parole violation warrant related to the felon in possession of a weapon charge.

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez stated that Flores now faces additional charges of aggravated assault and evading arrest in connection with the road rage incident.

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