Slidell Police have released the video of a road rage incident, which escalated into a shooting.
Kendell Matthews (21-years-old, from Slidell) has been charged with Attempted 2nd Degree Murder, in relation to the incident.
Around 6:30 pm Wednesday, July 14th, Slidell Police responded to a road rage incident, which started near Highway 11 and Brownswitch Road. The suspected shooter in a grey sedan followed the victim in a white pickup truck home into the Tanglewood Subdivision. The victim became concerned and attempted to obtain the license plate of the grey sedan. The incident escalated when Kendall Matthews stopped in the middle of a street, exited his vehicle, and began shooting at the victim. The victim’s truck, and a nearby house, were struck with bullets. No one was injured. A short time later, a Slidell Police officer spotted Matthews’ vehicle near Pontchartrain and Spartan Drive. Matthews was taken into custody, without incident, and was charged with Attempted 2nd Degree Murder.
Slidell Police recommends anyone involved in an aggressive road rage incident to call 911, and not to engage with the aggressor.
