Man who shot at vehicles in apparent act of road rage dead following standoff: police

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A man who police say shot at a vehicle in an act of road rage and then barricaded themself inside a West Ashley home has died.

Officers with the Charleston Police Department responded to King Street and Huger Street on Friday afternoon after receiving reports that a motorcyclist had fired multiple rounds at a vehicle in an apparent act of road rage.

No one was struck by the gunfire.

“While officers were actively working the incident, they received a call from an individual familiar with the suspect, reporting that he was threatening self-harm,” said officials with the police department.

Detectives identified the suspect and responded to his Cypress Branch Court home where the man had barricaded himself inside.

“While on scene, officers heard a single gunshot and discovered the suspect with a self-inflicted gunshot wound,” officials said.

Emergency responders attempted life-saving measures on the scene. He was then taken to a local hospital in critical condition. 

The suspect did not survive.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Charleston Police Department at 843-720-2422 and request to speak with the on-duty Central Detective.