Road Rage Shooting Suspect Arrested

CHARLOTTE, N.C – A man has been arrested after police say he shot a woman during a road rage incident near several CMS Schools.

3 schools were placed on lockdown Wednesday morning after shots were fired near Rama Road Elementary.  CMPD identified the gunman as Andre Whitfield.  They say he shot a 35-year-old woman after an argument broke out in the drop-off line at the school.  The woman was shot in the leg and is recovering from serious injuries.

Whitfield turned himself into authorities, and bonded out less than four hours later.

He’s charged with assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury and possessing a weapon on educational property.