Police bodycam footage has surfaced, showing officers helping a man who was shot in a frightening road rage incident and arresting the person accused of pulling the trigger. The footage reveals a tense and emotional scene as the victim recounts the ordeal, and the suspect is taken into custody.
The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Josue Colon Matos, is facing serious charges, including aggravated assault, possessing a firearm during the commission of a crime, and reckless driving. The incident took place on December 23, 2024, and the bodycam footage provides a glimpse into what unfolded.
The victim, lying in the back seat of a car, told police he had been tailed by Matos for some time. Frustrated by the tailgating, the victim said, “He just kept bothering me. I got upset.” He appeared shaken as he showed officers a gunshot wound on his foot, saying, “I didn’t deserve any of this.”
In the video, an officer carefully removes the man’s shoe to treat his injury, warning him, “This is gonna hurt.” The pain was evident, but so was the victim’s disbelief over what had happened.
According to police and documents obtained by media, the incident began when Matos followed the victim into a parking lot after tailgating him. The victim got out of his car and approached Matos’ vehicle. That’s when things escalated.
The two began arguing, and Matos allegedly pulled out a gun. Police say Matos gave the victim a chilling ultimatum, telling him he had “until the count of three” to leave. When the victim didn’t back off, Matos allegedly counted to three and then shot him before driving away.
Thanks to traffic cameras, police tracked Matos down and arrested him. While Matos remained silent in the bodycam footage, his lawyer, Robert King, has claimed a different version of events. King stated, “We anticipate the evidence will show the other driver was the primary aggressor and that Mr. Matos’ actions were in self-defense.”
The case has sparked intense debate about road rage, self-defense, and how quickly arguments can turn violent. The incident, which happened in Georgia, serves as a reminder of how dangerous confrontations on the road can become.
This isn’t the first time a road rage incident has led to violence, and it highlights the importance of staying calm and avoiding confrontations while driving. As the investigation continues, the court will determine what really happened that day and whether Matos acted in self-defense or crossed the line.
