RICHMOND/COLUMBIA COUNTIES () – Officers from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, have apprehended 17-year-olds Miranda Myers and Cameron Howard regarding the road rage shooting that occurred on June 29th on I-20 near mile marker 196.
Two people were injured when their vehicle was shot at while they were driving on I-20 Sunday afternoon.
The motorist reported to authorities that while travelling on I-20 westbound, a blue Tesla driven by a white female (Myers) approached his vehicle. He stated that a black male passenger (Howard) extended a firearm out of the window, discharging 5 to 6 rounds at his vehicle.
When officers with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office arrived, they found a gray Toyota Camry with multiple bullet holes.
The Teslaleft the scene, taking exit 194, Belair Road, in Columbia County.
Consequently, Miranda Myers and Cameron Howard face two counts each of Aggravated Assault, with Howard additionally charged with Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Crime.
Both suspects are currently in the Charles B. Webster Detention Center for their charges.
One victim was shot once in his ankle and the other was shot once in her left shoulder.
They were transported to Doctors Hospital after the incident and are listed in stable condition.
No word on what sparked the incident.
The investigation is still ongoing and no further information is available currently.
