Deputies Arrest Man After Fist Fight Turns into Road Rage Shooting | FCSO Bodycam

On Sunday, February 4, just after 9 a.m., deputies responded to a call after two males began physically fighting in the parking lot of Dollar General on Matanzas Woods Parkway in Palm Coast. Prior to deputies' arrival, both males left the area in their vehicles.

A few minutes later, one of the drivers called 911 saying that he was chasing a vehicle after the driver, later identified as Victor Smith, 46, from Lexington, SC, shot at his vehicle five times with a revolver, and stated two of the bullets struck his vehicle.

Both vehicles were located on U.S. 1 heading northbound, and a high-risk traffic stop was conducted without incident. Smith was arrested for Battery, Discharging a Firearm from a Vehicle, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Shoot or Throw a Missile into an Occupied Vehicle, and the Use of a Firearm during a Felony.

Victor was transported to AdventHealth where he refused treatment, and was then transported to the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility. He recently posted bond of $96,000.

The investigation determined the original fight occurred because the victim was currently living with and dating Smith’s estranged wife, following their separation approximately five months ago.

“This is a perfect example of how personal disputes can turn violent,” said Sheriff Rick Staly. “While both parties should have walked away, one of them made the poor choice to resolve the dispute with a firearm. That decision landed him a room at the Green Roof Inn.”

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