Driver Shot In Confrontation On Texas Highway
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(January 11, 2009)—A 21-year-old driver who was shot at least once in a confrontation early Sunday with occupants of another vehicle, was in critical condition Sunday afternoon in a Dallas hospital.

After the shooting, the wounded driver crashed his van into a center barrier on U.S. Highway 80 in Mesquite.

Two passengers in the van received minor injuries in the crash.

Police said a preliminary investigation shows that the occupants of the van were involved in a confrontation with the occupants of a sedan on Interstate 30.

Police said that as both vehicles traveled toward the I-30 interchange with U.S. Highway 80, shots were fired from the suspect vehicle.

Police are asking anyone who may have information or witnessed the shooting to contact them.

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Posted by: Someone Location: Near-Here on Jan 12, 2009 at 12:52 PM
The victim should have had a Right-To-Carry-Permit, and a loaded gun. Then he could have shot back!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Anonymous on Jan 12, 2009 at 09:12 AM
Thugs!

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