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Man ‘acting erratically’ randomly shoots at driver going by his home, deputies say
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· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A 26-year-old man was taken into custody and booked into the local jail.
A driver in Lamar County encountered a disturbing situation while traveling on a local road. The driver saw a man with a gun behaving in a suspicious manner. This individual allegedly fired multiple shots at the driver's vehicle.
Fortunately, the driver escaped without injury. The incident occurred on Lamar County Line Road, where law enforcement responded to a report of gunfire. Deputies from two sheriff's offices were involved in the response.
A 26-year-old man was taken into custody and booked into the local jail. Further details about the incident and the arrest are available from local news sources, including the charges filed against the suspect.
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Category: safety Published: August 12, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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