A man accused of firing a gun into the side of a car during a road rage incident on the Gold Coast will face court today after being arrested in NSW.
Queensland police put out a warrant for Oxenford man Saleh Atasoy, 37, following the alleged incident in Mermaid Waters on November 24.
He was allegedly on bail and wearing an electronic monitoring device when he pulled out a handgun and fired into the side of a Ford Ranger during an altercation with the ute’s 53-year-old driver that afternoon.
When the warrant was issued, Detective Senior Sergeant Simon Garrett alleged the Ranger driver saw an “extremely agitated” Atasoy driving erratically, weaving in and out between cars.
“He eventually cut in front of (the victim) at the large roundabout, the drivers exchanged heated words,” Garrett alleged.
“However, during that, the driver produced a handgun, pointed it directly at the driver of the other vehicle.
“We believe that firearm was discharged and it struck the victim’s car, putting a bullet hole into the rear door on the driver’s side.”
Late last night, police announced a 37-year-old Oxenford man had been arrested in NSW and faced court in Sydney, where his extradition was approved.
Gold Coast detectives worked with their southern counterparts to find the man.
He was charged with two weapons offences, wilful damage, wilful damage of police property, and breach of bail.
The 37-year-old is due to face Southport Magistrates Court today.
