Norcross, Georgia – A terrifying road rage incident in Norcross left a driver shaken after being caught in the crossfire of a shooter’s rampage. The victim, on his way to work, found himself dodging bullets as the assailant opened fire while driving. Despite being grazed in the leg by six bullets, the driver managed to escape, recounting the harrowing experience to the police.
The confrontation began early in the morning on April 11, when the victim was cut off by a white pickup truck near Peachtree Industrial Boulevard and Holcomb Bridge Road. The situation quickly escalated as the victim drove up to the truck, only to be met with a barrage of gunfire.
In the chaos that ensued, witnesses nearby took evasive action to avoid getting caught in the line of fire. “I stayed back far enough that I wasn’t going to get in that line of fire,” one witness recounted over the phone, highlighting the danger and unpredictability of the situation.
Despite the gravity of the incident, Norcross police were able to apprehend the suspect, identified as 26-year-old Lisandro Pacheco, on the same day. Pacheco, who fled the scene in the white pickup truck, now faces charges of aggravated assault among others, as the authorities piece together the events leading up to the brazen attack.
Reflecting on the alarming nature of the attack, a responding officer captured on body camera expressed shock at the reckless nature of the shooting. “It looks like they were trying to kill you,” the officer remarked, underscoring the severity of the situation for the victim.
The swift action taken by law enforcement in arresting the suspect provides a sense of closure for the victim and the community as a whole, offering a glimpse of justice in the aftermath of a senseless act of violence. As the investigation unfolds, the authorities will continue to piece together the details of the incident to ensure that those responsible are held accountable for their actions.
With road rage incidents on the rise, this incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers that lurk on our roadways, urging caution and vigilance for all motorists navigating increasingly volatile environments.