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Suspect Arrested for Shooting Motorist on I-85 in North Carolina
The 29-year-old suspect faces multiple felony charges in the road rage incident.
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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A motorist was seriously injured after being shot while driving on Interstate 85 in Salisbury, North Carolina on February 15th. Police have arrested 29-year-old Darrion Ravon Black of Kannapolis and charged him with assault with a deadly weapon, discharging a weapon into an occupied vehicle, and discharging a firearm within city limits.
Why it matters
Road rage incidents involving firearms have become an increasing concern for public safety on highways across the country. This case highlights the dangers that can arise from disputes between drivers escalating to the point of gun violence, underscoring the need for improved driver education and conflict de-escalation measures.
The details
According to police, the victim was traveling in a Nissan Sentra on I-85 when someone in another vehicle fired multiple shots from a .45 caliber handgun into their car. The victim sustained serious injuries but is expected to recover. Investigators were able to identify Black as the suspect and arrested him on February 22nd.
- The shooting incident occurred on February 15, 2026 on Interstate 85 in Salisbury, North Carolina.
- The suspect, Darrion Ravon Black, was arrested on February 22, 2026.
The players
Darrion Ravon Black
A 29-year-old resident of Kannapolis, North Carolina who has been charged with multiple felonies related to the shooting incident on I-85.
What they’re saying
“The Salisbury Police Department responded to a reported road rage shooting on I-85 between E. Innes Street and Jake Alexander Boulevard. Upon arrival, officers located one individual suffering from a gunshot wound.”
— Salisbury Police Department (charlotteobserver.com)
What’s next
The judge will decide on whether to grant bail for the suspect, Darrion Ravon Black, at a hearing scheduled for next Tuesday.
The takeaway
This incident underscores the growing problem of road rage violence on highways and the need for improved driver education, conflict de-escalation measures, and stronger enforcement to prevent such dangerous confrontations from occurring.
