Driver threatened with gun during road rage in Charlottesville, Charlottesville VA


A driver reported being followed and threatened with a gun by another driver during a road rage incident in Charlottesville. The suspect was driving a brown pickup truck and headed toward downtown. The victim was in a gold Toyota 4Runner near Ryan Road.
Audio|Source: Charlottesville, Albemarle, and UVA Police
02:42
Transcript:
00:00
Caller reports vehicle following her, honking horn, screaming at her, and suspect showed a gun.
00:11
Attempting to provide caller's vehicle information.
00:14
Vehicle info given as 24-com.
00:15
What is here?
00:16
Victim is in a gold Toyota 4Runner.
00:22
Suspect is not black.
00:24
Suspect's vehicle is a 2016 model with black wheels.
00:28
Victim pulling into near Ryan Road.
00:33
Suspect likely heading out of this area.
00:35
Driver said negative as well.
00:37
Okay. Thanks a second.
00:38
Available units can respond for weapon report in progress.
00:48
Message received and copy.
00:51
Tepore. Time for you for on rotation.
00:53
Caller said suspect pulled a gun and is now heading up Cherry Avenue, direction unknown.
01:03
Caller disconnected the call.
01:04
Call taker suspects it was road rage but unsure if driving while calling.
01:10
They might have called back and are trying to get additional information.
01:14
Caller is near Tonsler Park.
01:17
No further info from caller now.
01:19
Well, Craig,
01:20
Latest update is suspect heading towards downtown in a brown pickup truck.
01:25
Caller identified as (name withheld).
Disclaimer:
This was transcribed by AI and may contain errors. Please verify the information independently.
Location mentioned:
Cherry Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Correct
Incorrect