65-Year-Old Arrested in Montgomery County Road Rage Shooting

Alfredo Belbusti faces charges after allegedly firing at another driver who changed lanes

Apr. 12, 2026 at 1:56pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a bullet casing on a dark surface, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually illustrating the gritty aftermath of a road rage incident involving a firearm.A single spent shell casing, the only physical evidence left behind from a road rage shooting that could have turned deadly.Silver Spring Today

A 65-year-old man has been arrested and charged with first-degree assault, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and related offenses after allegedly shooting at another driver during a road rage incident in Montgomery County, Maryland. The victim, driving a pickup truck, changed lanes to pass two vehicles before returning to his lane, prompting Belbusti, who was behind the victim in a black Mitsubishi Outlander, to pull alongside the truck and fire a single shot that hit the rear passenger-side panel. No injuries were reported.

Why it matters

Road rage incidents involving firearms have become an increasingly concerning public safety issue, with the number of such cases rising in recent years across the country. This case highlights the potential for escalating tensions between drivers to turn violent, raising awareness about the importance of de-escalation and responsible gun ownership.

The details

According to investigators, the incident occurred around 10:02 a.m. on Tuesday along Georgie Avenue in Silver Spring near the Intercounty Connector, Maryland 200. The victim, driving a pickup truck, changed lanes to pass two vehicles before returning to his lane. At that point, Belbusti, who was behind the victim in a black Mitsubishi Outlander, allegedly pulled alongside the truck and fired a single shot, hitting the rear passenger-side panel. The victim reportedly followed Belbusti to the Rossmor Boulevard area before calling 911 and providing a description. Police later identified Belbusti through the investigation and took him into custody at his home in Olney. Detectives executed search warrants for Belbusti's home and SUV, recovering evidence related to the case.

  • The incident happened around 10:02 a.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2026.
  • Belbusti was arrested and taken into custody at his home in Olney later that day.

The players

Alfredo Belbusti

A 65-year-old man who has been charged with first-degree assault, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and related offenses in connection with the road rage shooting incident.

The Victim

The driver of a pickup truck who changed lanes to pass two vehicles before returning to his lane, prompting the alleged shooting by Belbusti.

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What’s next

Belbusti is being held without bond, and the shooting is still under investigation by the Montgomery County Department of Police.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for greater awareness and education around de-escalating road rage situations, as well as the importance of responsible gun ownership to prevent such incidents from turning violent and endangering public safety.