CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A suspect was arrested Monday in connection with a deadly shooting on Billy Graham Parkway in southwest Charlotte Sunday afternoon, police said.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police responded to the reported shooting between Westmont Drive and West Tyvola Road just after 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12. When officers arrived, they found 30-year-old Deshaun Moore suffering from a gunshot wound. Moore was rushed to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
It is early in the investigation but police said early signs indicate it may have been a result of road rage.
CMPD announced that Thomas Eugene Glover Jr., 23, was arrested Monday in connection with the shooting. Glover is charged with murder, shooting into an occupied vehicle and possession of a firearm by a felon.
Glover remained in custody Tuesday a judge denied to set bond.
Doug Herbert, founder of B.R.A.K.E.S driving school, said that, unfortunately, violent road rage incidents are not uncommon.
According to a survey by Zebra, a car and home insurance comparison site, the top three actions that lead to road rage are tailgating, distracted driving and getting cut off.
According to AutoVantage, 37% of aggressive driving incidents involve a firearm.
Herbert stresses to his students to be extra vigilant on the road.
"One of the things we always train the teenagers and the parents is to be aware of what is going on around you on the road. Always check your mirrors," said Herbert. "If you see someone coming up from behind you and they are erratic and they are changing lanes... get out of the way. Just let them go. Don’t hold them up because if they are somebody who is excited that will add to it, so just let them go."
If another driver is acting dangerous towards you or others on the road, report them to the police.
"Call 911 and try to de-escalate the situation by removing yourself from it is my best advice," Herbert said.
It's also important to try and keep your cool and stay calm.
Anyone with additional information is encouraged to reach out to CrimeStoppers at 704-334-1600.
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