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Fort Wayne’s Road Rage – Legal Fate Unveiled for Man Charged with Felony Recklessness in Shooting Incident​

Greetings, readers, as we delve into a recent incident unfolding on the streets of Fort Wayne, where police charged a 42-year-old man with a felony charge of criminal recklessness involving a deadly weapon. The legal proceedings surrounding this case have taken a unique turn, with the individual’s fate recently unveiled by the court.

The Road Rage Drama Unfolds:​

A commute on November 19th was anything but typical for several people involved in a road-rage incident recorded by the dashcam of an uninvolved third-party. Witnesses shared their observations of the violent altercation involving three men and a woman. The incident led to police charging a 42-year-old Fort Wayne man called Jason Henkle, with a felony.

Detailed Account: Violence with Vehicles Below is the dash cam video, recorded by a vehicle trailing directly behind the two disagreeable drivers. We don’t know what initially started the chain of events that ultimately led to the incident. But the video we have shows a car, driven by a man called Alexander Mozee, and a van, driven by Henkle. The two drivers engaged in a dangerous exchange of maneuvers that put many other people at risk. Each party took turns recklessly cutting the other vehicle off, and even what appears to be contact between the two vehicles as they sped down the road.

With neither party willing to back down, the incident escalated into an unfortunate climax.

Escalation to Violence: A Dramatic Turn of Events​

As the automotive drama intensified, the confrontational parties elevated the situation. As the vehicles approached an intersection controlled by a red traffic light, the Mozee’s sedan sped ahead. Once in front, Mozee pulled in front of the Henkle, stopping him from driving forward.

We see two men, Mozee and his passenger, exit the sedan and approach the Henkle’s van on the driver’s side. The door of the van is closed, and from the probable cause declaration—included below—we learn that the driver’s window was at least partially closed. Mozee punches through the driver’s window, smashing it while simultaneously hitting Henkle in the head.

The probable cause declaration says that Henkle told police that once Mozee cut in front of his van and stopped, and the two men exited the sedan and approached his vehicle, he feared for his safety and the safety of his wife who was a passenger in the van.

Henkle said he drew his Ruger .380 handgun from his waistband. Henkle told police he fired 3 shots from his handgun at Mozee.

Two of the three rounds Henkle fired stuck Mozee, resulting in non-lethal injuries. Mozee’s passenger was not injured.

Analytical Perspective: When Vehicular Strife Turns Into a Public Safety Concern The incident, characterized by reckless driving that endangered innocent people, destruction of property and the discharge of firearms that resulted in injuries, highlights the concerning potential for public safety hazards when road rage incidents escalate beyond vehicular confrontations.

In fact, one of the three rounds Henkle fired did not strike Mozee. Instead, it passed through the passenger window of an uninvolved vehicle. The deflected round stuck the driver on the right side of his head. By the grace of God, this man’s injuries were not life-threatening.

A Defender Emerges: Shots Fired in Self-Defense?​

Amidst the chaos, one of the involved parties, the driver of the van, claimed he felt compelled to act in self-defense. Fearing for his safety and that of his companion, he discharged three shots to deter the perceived threat.

According to internet advice, the driver gave the right answer, “I feared for my life.” Isn’t that is supposed to get him out of jail? Well, not this time. The police determined Henkle “was the aggressor” and charged him with a felony.

Legal Implications: Heroic Act or Legal Quandary? The ensuing legal proceedings saw the van driver facing a level 6 felony charge of criminal recklessness. The unfolding narrative prompts contemplation on the fine line between self-defense and legal ramifications in such tense situations.

Judicial Resolution: Charges Dismissed, Record Expunged​

Fast forward to November 28th, when Judge John Bohdan rendered a verdict in this case. The judge dismissed the criminal recklessness charge and ordered an expungement of the Henkle’s record.

road rage shooting probable cause declaration page 1
road rage shooting probable cause declaration page 2


Lessons to Learn:​

So Henkle’s actions were legally justifiable, right? Not exactly. By dismissing the charges, the judge simply said there wasn’t enough evidence to substantiate the charge. While the state could, I think it’s unlikely that Indiana will charge Henkle with other crimes. So practically, at least for now, legally, the judge’s ruling exonerates Henkle. But I hope that isn’t the lesson learned from this incident.

First, Police arrested Henkle. A judge with a different opinion of the case could have allowed it to proceed. Henkle might’ve been cleared if that happened. Then again, maybe not. The point is, Henkle’s future was in the hands of others.

Next, an errant round Henkle fired struck an innocent person in the head. The man didn’t die, but he could have. Besides the legal issues, we can’t overlook the psychological trauma of shooting an innocent person.

Let’s also not forget that both men put innocent motorists and their passengers at serious risk of harm with their reckless driving. While both had the opportunity, neither man chose to de-escalate the situation and disengage.

One might say Henkle shouldn’t have said a word to the police. While I believe any initial statement to police should be minimal, it isn’t likely that it was Henkle’s statement that led to his arrest. And if Henkle had kept his mouth shut, it appears police would have arrested him, anyway.

I wasn’t on scene, and didn’t have access to other statements, but based solely on the information in the probable cause declaration, and what I see in the video, I don’t believe Henkle was “the aggressor”. Henkle certainly didn’t do anything to diffuse the incident, but I believe that once Mozee blocked Henkle’s vehicle, and punched through Henkle’s driver’s window, Mozee lost his legal innocence and became at least a mutual combatant or at most “the aggressor”. Perhaps this is also what the judge saw.

Final Conclusion:​

In conclusion, this Fort Wayne road rage incident offers valuable insights into the intricate nature of legal proceedings surrounding events characterized by heightened emotions and potential danger. As we navigate our roadways, let us reflect on maintaining composure and seek resolutions that prioritize safety and adherence to the law.

You stand a good chance of staying out of trouble if you strive to be in control of your own emotions. And as much as lies within you, seek to live peaceably with all men. When you no longer can avoid conflict, or de-escalation is not possible, be decisive and use force appropriately.

 
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A MAN IDENTIFIED AS OKTAI ENIMEHMEDOV POINTS A WEAPON AT AHMED DOGAN

20 JANUARY 2013

A man was wrestled to the ground after he pointed a gas pistol at an ethnic Turkish party leader delivering a speech at a party caucus in Bulgaria. Video from Saturday's event in Sofia shows the man climbing the podium where Ahmed Dogan, the leader of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms, was speaking, and pointing the gun at his face.

Mr Dogan struck the man before he could pull the trigger, while other delegates pulled the assailant to the ground. TV footage showed several people punching, kicking and stamping on the man when he was on the ground. Police arrested him and took him to a hospital. It was not immediately clear how he got past security to enter the hall with nearly 3,000 people attending.

The attacker was identified by police as Oktai Enimehmedov, 25, a Bulgarian national and ethnic Turk from the coastal city of Burgas. He was carrying the pistol and two knives.
A gas pistol is a non-lethal weapon used for self-defence, but experts say when fired from close range it can cause life-threatening injuries.

Interior minister Tsvevtan Tsvetanov said the gunman had a criminal record for drugs possession, robbery and hooliganism.

The liberal MRF party mainly represents ethnic Turks and other Muslims in Bulgaria, who make up 12% of its 7.3-million population.

The conference had to elect a new leader to succeed Mr Dogan, 58, who is one of the Balkan country's most influential political figures. He has been at the helm of the party since founding it in 1990.
Lyutvi Mestan, who was expected to become the new party leader, said "the true reason for the assault was the language of hatred and confrontation".
 
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Vape shop clerk shoots man who tried to rob store, Fort Worth police say By Shambhavi Rimal Updated February 14, 2025 4:08 PM|

A clerk at a southwest Fort Worth smoke shop shot a man who tried to rob the store on Thursday morning, Feb. 13, police said. Getty Images/iStockphoto A clerk at a southwest Fort Worth smoke shop shot one of two men who tried to rob the store on Thursday morning, police said. Officers were called to Artisan Vapor & CBD, at 4821 Bryant Irvin Road, shortly after 10 a.m., a police spokesperson said.

The store clerk initially tried to interact with the men like they were customers and had pepper spray in his pocket, the store’s manager told the Star-Telegram. One of the men then pulled out a handgun and pointed it at the clerk’s head while the other began putting vapes into a pillowcase, the store manager said. At that point, the employee pulled out his own gun and shot at the men, wounding one of them, the store manager said. The man who was shot was taken to a hospital and is expected to survive, according to police. Officers were still searching for the other man.

No arrests or charges have been announced in the case. Robbery unit detectives are investigating. This story was originally published February 13, 2025 at 2:49 PM.

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This video shot a few minutes ago is Interstate 27 just south of Canyon Texas we are in the middle of the worst sandstorm since the dust bowl we have 90 mph wind gusts and this pileup due to zero visibility. Almost identical pileup is reported on US highway 60 near Bovina Tx.

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Bodycam footage shows cops shooting a car crash survivor after he refused medical attention, grabbed a stun gun from an officer's holster and pointed it at him on the side of the road​

  • Jahmal Parker, 29, was shot in the leg by Miami-Dade officers in March after stealing one of their tasers and refusing orders to sit down for medical treatment
  • Parker had just been in a collision with another car, and had been rescued from his vehicle which ended up in a lake, before police were called to the scene
  • The incident occurred on March 29 near Florida City, by I-95's 114 Mile Marker
  • The footage was just released as part of Parker's criminal trial, who has been charged with six felonies, one misdemeanor and two driving-related infractions
  • Parker's next hearing in the case has been scheduled for August 23 in Miami
  • An investigation remains underway by the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office to determine whether an officer broke the law by firing on Parker
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PUBLISHED: 11:12 EST, 14 August 2018 | UPDATED: 11:38 EST, 14 August 2018

Newly-released police body cam footage shows the moment officers shoot a South Florida man who steals one of their tasers and points it at them, after he had just been rescued from crashing his car into a lake.
Jahmal Parker, 29, was shot in the leg by Miami-Dade police officers on March 29, along Interstate 95, just south of Florida City.

In the minutes leading up to Parker being shot, he takes a taser from the officer closest to him and runs off with it, before pointing it in their direction from afar after he's seen ignoring multiple officers' orders.

The footage was released as part of Parker's criminal trial, who has been charged with six felonies, one misdemeanor and two driving-related infractions.

Parker had crashed his car through a fence and wound up in a lake, before police were called to the scene by a Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission officer who said Parker had been refusing orders, the Miami Herald reported.

Parker had just been in a collision with another vehicle shortly before noon, near the 114 Mile Marker on I-95, which ultimately sent his vehicle with him still inside careening into a small lake, with its front end completely submerged in water.

Another driver stopped to helped Parker out of the vehicle, to safety.

When Miami-Dade police arrived on the scene, Parker was stoic and expressionless as he refused their orders to sit down, standing against the rear doors of an ambulance.

Police body cam footage shows Jahmal Parker, 29 (right), being shot in the leg by Miami-Dade police officers on March 29, along Interstate 95, just south of Florida City, after stealing one of their tasers and pointing it at them
'Sit down,' one officer says. 'Sit down, dude. Do yourself a favor, just sit down, man. This isn't, like, what you think it is. You just need to sit down right now.'

The officers can be heard telling Parker that he needs medical treatment, but Parker keeps refusing.
'We just want to relax, make sure everybody's OK, and then we're done,' a second officer says, who can be seen in the video.

The officers can be heard telling Parker that he needs medical treatment, but Parker keeps refusing, trying to argue with the police about whether he's bleeding

It sounds like Parker then says, 'I gotta sleep,' to which the officer on camera replies, 'No, you're not. you're bleeding.'

'No, I'm not,' Parker says,.

'Yeah, you are, look at your hand,' the officer on camera says.

The officer then steps back, out of view of the body cam, and says, 'Sit down or you're gonna get lit up,' while pointing his taser at Parker. Gesturing with it as he speaks, he says, 'You're gonna sit down one way or another.'
The officer who had been doing most of the talking before this point, who is seemingly the one wearing the body cam, then moves around to Parker's left side and places his hand on his shoulder.
That's when Parker grabs the officer's taser.

The officer who had been doing most of the talking before this point, who is wearing the body cam, moves around to Parker's left side after the officer on camera points a taser at Parker

As the officer places his hand on Parker's shoulder, Parker grabs the officer's taser and runs

A taser can be heard going off in the background as Parker runs toward the front of the ambulance, but it's not clear whether the other officer fired his taser at Parker, or Parker set off the one he had stolen.

At this point, Parker has stopped near the driver-side door to the ambulance and is pointing the stolen taser at the officers

'Drop it, drop it now,' an officer yells before six gunshots are fired and Parker falls to the ground

Parker yells out in pain, 'Ah, sh**!' nine times, before an officer radios in, 'Shots fired'
Parker then yells out in pain, 'Ah, sh**!' nine times, before an officer calls out, 'Shots fired,' over his radio.
After that, officers then shout for the wounded Parker to get on his stomach, moving him into that position themselves and cuffing them.

An investigation remains underway by the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office to determine whether an officer broke the law by firing on Parker. Parker was, however, ultimately charged with six felonies, and under Florida's 'fleeing felon' law, officers are permitted to shoot at someone suspected of committing a felony, even if that person is retreating.

Officers then shout for the wounded Parker to get on his stomach, moving him into position

Parker was charged with six felonies, and under Florida's 'fleeing felon' law, officers are permitted to shoot at someone suspected of a felony even if that person is running away. As for whether Parker constituted a serious threat to the police, defense lawyer Brian Tannebaum told the Miami Herald that's debatable, but Parker stealing a police weapon must be factored into that equation.

'Those are the split-second decisions officers have to make,' he said of the officer's choice to open fire.
Parker is now charged with felony resisting an officer with violence, two felony counts of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, felony depriving an officer of his weapon/radio, felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and misdemeanor attaching a tag or plate not assigned to a vehicle.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...omiting-beach-disappearance-joshua-riibe.html
He's also charged with two infractions, including careless driving and failure to provide proof of vehicular insurance.
Parker's next hearing in the case has been scheduled for August 23 at the Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building in Miami, with the Honorable Milton Hirsch presiding. Parker is from Pompano Beach, which is located on the east coast of Florida, about 70 miles north of Florida City, and about 11 miles north of Fort Lauderdale.

An investigation remains underway by the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office to determine whether an officer broke the law by firing on Parker; Parker's next hearing is August 23

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