CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) --A man is in custody following a shooting on a south side expressway.
Illinois State Police have arrested Mikyael J. Harris, 25 of Chicago for Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm. The charges stem from a shooting on the outbound I-57 at Halsted on Wednesday around 3:30 p.m.
Police allege Harris shot at and struck another vehicle in the driver's side window in an apparent road rage incident. That driver sustained a graze wound to the head and was able to identify the shooter's vehicle.
Later that night, troopers found the vehicle at a gas station and placed Harris in custody. The Cook County State's Attorney approved charges and Harris was being held awaiting an initial hearing.
ISP issued a reminder ISP that when it comes to aggressive drivers and road rage, don’t engage. Below are tips on how to avoid being the victim of road rage:
-If you are in the left lane and someone wants to pass, move to your right and allow them to pass.
-When merging, make sure you have plenty of room and use your turn signal.
-If someone cuts you off, slow down and give them room to merge into your lane.
-If a speeding driver is tailgating you, safely change lanes when able.
Making gestures might anger the other driver; create distance and avoid confrontation.
-If another driver is acting angry, don’t make eye contact.
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