Levittown, PA — Police in Bucks County are investigating a road rage incident that escalated into gunfire between a car driver and a motorcyclist Tuesday afternoon. The confrontation happened around 2 p.m. on New Falls Road near Indian Creek Entry in Levittown, prompting an emergency response from Bristol Township police.
Officials confirmed that at least one round was fired during the altercation, though no one was struck or injured in the ensuing crash.
Tense Confrontation Before the Shooting
According to police, the dispute began after an interaction between Chanelle Johnson of Northeast Philadelphia and a motorcycle driver on New Falls Road. Johnson told investigators that the rider followed her aggressively, displaying signs of anger and impatience.
“This person literally took their gun and just started shooting at someone they don’t even know because they were road raging,” Johnson told Action News from her hospital bed, where she was being treated for a heart condition triggered by the ordeal.
She said the rider appeared to be trying to direct her to slow down and that the situation intensified when she noticed the driver was armed.
“I’m not sure what caused the situation — they were angry from start to finish. He was very impatient. He was angry,” she said. “Now, as I’m slowing down, I realize this person has a gun.”
Gunfire and Crash
The standoff reportedly continued for several minutes before ending in a collision between the car and the motorcycle. Witnesses at the scene told officers they confiscated the shooter’s gun before police arrived. Investigators later recovered the weapon, which is now being examined as evidence.
According to 6ABC Action News, Johnson claimed the suspect fired three shots, while police confirmed that “at least one shot was fired.”
“That’s my concern,” Johnson said. “It’s so easy for someone to pull out their gun and just start shooting at somebody like that. That’s unacceptable.”
The Shooter’s Account
Reporter Leland Pinder from Action News spoke with the alleged shooter at the scene. The man, who declined to be identified or appear on camera, offered a short written statement to explain his side.
“She was blocking two lanes of traffic, likely trying to pull an illegal U-turn,” the statement read. “When I attempted to go around her, the other driver caused the initial collision. With this situation, only one round was fired.”
Police confirmed that the man is cooperating with the investigation and has retained legal counsel. No charges have yet been filed.
Community Reaction and Safety Concerns
Johnson said she fears the suspect could act violently again if not held accountable.
“I’m just afraid that someone else is going to come across him one day, and he might do the same exact thing to them,” she said.
Authorities emphasized that no ongoing threat exists to the public, but residents expressed frustration over what they see as an alarming rise in road rage incidents involving firearms.
Police Investigation Continues
Bristol Township detectives are still collecting evidence, reviewing surveillance footage, and interviewing witnesses to determine what led to the gunfire.
Police have urged anyone who witnessed the altercation to contact them with additional information. As of now, both vehicles involved have been impounded for forensic examination.
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