Surviving 295: Gunplay Turns Maryland’s Perilous Parkway Into Danger Zone

GLEN BURNIE, Md. – In a shocking road rage incident, 33-year-old Andre B. Williams of Catonsville has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies following a highway altercation that escalated into a shooting. The incident occurred on October 27, 2024, on MD-295 southbound, as two drivers engaged in a verbal confrontation that quickly turned dangerous.

According to the Maryland State Police, the victim reported to police that Williams, driving a rented Chrysler Pacifica, pulled up alongside him, brandished a handgun, and fired a shot towards their vehicle. The bullet lodged in the victim’s car, narrowly avoiding further harm. The victim informed investigators that the altercation started as both vehicles exited Baltimore City, with Williams allegedly driving aggressively and engaging in confrontational behavior. Fearing for his life after seeing the firearm, The victim accelerated to escape the situation while hearing a “pop” sound, which he believed to be a gunshot.

Troopers responded to The victim’s report and obtained a video recording they managed to capture during the altercation, which shows Williams’ vehicle displaying the license plate “FLA51ADD.” Law enforcement tracked this registration back to a rental agency, confirming it was leased to Williams just days before the incident. Investigators subsequently issued an emergency request to T-Mobile, gathering location data that corroborated Williams’ presence at the scene during the altercation.

Following this evidence, a search warrant was executed at Williams’ Catonsville address on Cecil Avenue, where Maryland State Police seized a Glock 43X handgun loaded with a ten-round magazine, matching the description provided by the victim. In an interview post-arrest, Williams admitted to firing what he described as a “warning shot” but claimed it was in self-defense, as he felt threatened by the victim’s driving.

Williams now faces multiple charges, including attempted second-degree murder, first-degree assault, reckless endangerment from a car, and illegal use of a firearm in a violent crime. If convicted, Williams could face decades in prison for his actions on MD-295, a bare reminder of the dangers and unpredictable nature of road rage incidents.

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