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Gramercy – On Feb. 12, Troopers with Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigation placed a man under arrest after he allegedly shot another vehicle on I-10. 47-year-old Christopher Williams of Baton Rouge was arrested for various charges as a result of the incident, which occurred on I-10 east of LA Hwy 641 in St James Parish.

The initial investigation began on Feb. 11, shortly before 9 a.m. when LSP Troop A received a call from a motorist traveling on I-10 approaching LA Hwy 641. The caller stated he was traveling eastbound on I-10 in a Peterbilt tractor trailer. While traveling eastbound, he observed the driver of a black Hyundai Sonata driving erratically which resulted in a minor crash.  After causing the crash, the driver of the Hyundai produced a handgun and fired it from the driver’s side window at the caller. The caller stated the gunfire struck the front of the Peterbilt and the driver of the Hyundai fled the scene.  Through investigative means, Troopers were able to identify Williams as the driver of the Hyundai. After learning of the investigation, Williams turned himself into authorities.

Troopers arrested and booked Williams into the St James Parish Jail for LRS 14:37.4 Aggravated Assault with a Firearm, LRS 14:55 Aggravated Criminal Damage to Property, LRS 14:94 Illegal Carrying and Discharge of Weapons, and LRS 14:99 Reckless Operation.

Louisiana State Troopers will remain dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of the people in the state. Troopers wish to remind motorists that if they observe reckless or criminal activity while driving they are urged to dial *LSP (*577) to connect to the nearest LSP Troop