UPDATE 1:50 p.m.:
A 22-year-old man faces multiple felony charges after authorities say he shot a parent who was driving to their children's soccer practice in Lehigh Acres.
Percy Lee Hood III was arrested Tuesday following the shooting near Arthur Avenue and Maryland Road. According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, Hood followed the victim, cut them off at an intersection, and attempted to get into their car getting a gun and shooting the victim in the foot.
The incident occurred near Lemuel Teal Middle School, though authorities emphasized the school was not directly involved in the shooting.
Hood faces charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, child abuse without great bodily harm, discharging a weapon at school or within 1,000 feet, throwing a missile into an occupied vehicle, and interfering with school functions.
"The quick actions of my deputies and detectives led to the swift arrest of this violent man," Sheriff Carmine Marceno said. "The streets of Lee County will be free of criminals who commit careless acts because our community member's safety comes FIRST. I am proud of my team — who will stop at nothing — to bring justice to our victims of senseless crimes."
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ORIGINAL STORY:
The Lee County Sheriff's Office says one man is facing multiple charges following a road rage incident between two known parties.
Deputies say Percy Lee Hood III, 23, is in custody after an incident at Arthur Avenue and Maryland Road on Tuesday night.
There is no threat to the public, and all parties have been accounted for - according to deputies.
The sheriff's office said more details on the incident will be released later this morning.
Hood's charges include the following:
- Aggravated battery with a deadly weapon
- Firing a weapon or firearm discharge on school property
- Weapon Offense: missle into dwelling, vehicle, building or aircraft (x3)
- Child abuse without great bodily harm (x2)
- Disturbing peace - interfere with school administration functions
Florida law states that firing within 1,000 feet of school property is included under the charge of firing on school property.
The Lee County School District told Fox 4 that it happened across the street from Lemuel Teal Middle School, but not technically on school property.
