Man Arrested in Gadsden Road Rage Incident

Tommy Junior Smith was arrested in Gadsden, Alabama, for shooting a woman in an isolated road rage event. Gadsden Police responded to the incident on September 17, 2024, and found the woman with non-life-threatening injuries. Smith allegedly fired shots at her from his Jeep truck before fleeing the scene and was later apprehended by the Rainbow City Police Department. He faces charges of first-degree assault and shooting into an occupied vehicle. Authorities emphasized the importance of remaining calm and avoiding confrontation to prevent such violent incidents. Multiple law enforcement agencies assisted in the investigation and arrest.