Fortunately, the attack only caused minor injuries to the victim's head and thigh. The suspect involved in the attack however, has not been apprehended. The full article follows below.
Warwick police blame road rage in ax attack on driver
Aug 31, 2010Bryan Rourke
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- A Warwick man was attacked Tuesday afternoon by another motorist with an ax, in what may have been a road rage incident, the Warwick Police Department reported.
Joseph Gallagher, of 20 Sheppard Drive, suffered injuries to the back of his head and his thigh, the police reported.
"It is not a life-threatening situation," said Chief Col. Stephen M. McCartney of the Warwick police. "But when someone is attacked with an ax, that is pretty upsetting."
Police and a rescue vehicle responded to Gallagher at his house on Sheppard Drive at about 3 p.m., but the police said the attack occurred somewhere else and Gallagher drove home. McCartney said the victim was conscious when the police arrived and said that he was attacked by two men.
The assault, said Lt. Gregory Coutu, may have been the result of road rage.
The police are now looking for the two alleged ssailants, who reportedly drove away in a red 2000 Hyundai Elantra with a Rhode Island license plate of HJ 396.
Gallagher was brought by rescue to Rhode Island Hospital. At 6:40 p.m., the hospital reported he was being treated in the emergency room.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
If you have questions about this posting or are interested in Criminal Defense, Divorce, or Immigration Law in RI contact Rhode Island Criminal Defense Lawyer John E. MacDonald at 401-421-1440.
To learn more about The Law Office of John MacDonald, please visit his website at AggressiveLegalServices.com.
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment