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POSTED: Monday, April 12, 2010
UPDATED: 6:52 pm EDT April 13, 2010
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. -- A man accused of shooting another man during what Farmington Hills police said was a road rage incident Monday on Orchard Lake Road has been charged with assault.
The incident occurred during rush-hour traffic near 13 Mile Road.
Police said 27-year-old Farmington Hills resident Carl Mintz was in a black Nissan Maxima, ahead of two people inside a burgundy Audi, when a dispute erupted.
Mintz told police gestures were exchanged between himself and a man in the Audi, and that man eventually got out of the Audi and confronted him.
Police said Mintz took out a handgun and shot 20-year-old Saad Fadhell Said in the shoulder. Said was taken to Botsford Hospital, where family members said he is expected to recover.
The other person in the Audi was not hurt, police said.
"I heard the sound and I said, 'Kathleen there's a gunshot,''" said witness Cathy Cosolla.
Kevin Wildey said he also heard the exchange.
“[The shooting suspect ] said, ‘He was gonna spit on my face so I shot him,’” said Wildey, who helped the victim until police arrived.
"They were probably both wrong," said Farmington Hills Police Chief Chuck Nebus. "The issue is the use of excessive force. You can't shoot someone because you're involved in a traffic altercation with them."
Police said Mintz’s gun is registered and he had a permit to carry a concealed weapon.
Police said Mintz called 911 shortly after the shooting and waited until officers arrived.
He is charged with assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and with felony firearm. Representing himself, he pleaded not guilty at his arraignment Tuesday and his bail was set at $50,000. He must also surrender his driver's license, ccw permit and any guns in his possession.
"I would like to make for the record that it's not like I wanted to shoot the guy, but they got out of the car and they scared me," Mintz told the court. He was cut off by the judge who said he should seek legal counsel before making any other statements.
He is scheduled to be back in court April 19.
Nebus said the bottom line is for drivers not to aggravate each other.
"Don't make gestures, don't make comments, don't stare, don't chase, don't blink lights, just ignore it," he said. "If you cant, if it's serious enough, dial 911 and ask for the police to respond."
http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/23127937/detail.html
[size=[font="Times New Roman"]Road Rage Shooting Suspect Charged [/font]][/size]
[size=[font="Times New Roman"]Victim Recovering In Botsford Hospital [/font]][/size]
POSTED: Monday, April 12, 2010
UPDATED: 6:52 pm EDT April 13, 2010
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. -- A man accused of shooting another man during what Farmington Hills police said was a road rage incident Monday on Orchard Lake Road has been charged with assault.
The incident occurred during rush-hour traffic near 13 Mile Road.
Police said 27-year-old Farmington Hills resident Carl Mintz was in a black Nissan Maxima, ahead of two people inside a burgundy Audi, when a dispute erupted.
Mintz told police gestures were exchanged between himself and a man in the Audi, and that man eventually got out of the Audi and confronted him.
Police said Mintz took out a handgun and shot 20-year-old Saad Fadhell Said in the shoulder. Said was taken to Botsford Hospital, where family members said he is expected to recover.
The other person in the Audi was not hurt, police said.
"I heard the sound and I said, 'Kathleen there's a gunshot,''" said witness Cathy Cosolla.
Kevin Wildey said he also heard the exchange.
“[The shooting suspect ] said, ‘He was gonna spit on my face so I shot him,’” said Wildey, who helped the victim until police arrived.
"They were probably both wrong," said Farmington Hills Police Chief Chuck Nebus. "The issue is the use of excessive force. You can't shoot someone because you're involved in a traffic altercation with them."
Police said Mintz’s gun is registered and he had a permit to carry a concealed weapon.
Police said Mintz called 911 shortly after the shooting and waited until officers arrived.
He is charged with assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and with felony firearm. Representing himself, he pleaded not guilty at his arraignment Tuesday and his bail was set at $50,000. He must also surrender his driver's license, ccw permit and any guns in his possession.
"I would like to make for the record that it's not like I wanted to shoot the guy, but they got out of the car and they scared me," Mintz told the court. He was cut off by the judge who said he should seek legal counsel before making any other statements.
He is scheduled to be back in court April 19.
Nebus said the bottom line is for drivers not to aggravate each other.
"Don't make gestures, don't make comments, don't stare, don't chase, don't blink lights, just ignore it," he said. "If you cant, if it's serious enough, dial 911 and ask for the police to respond."
