Police: Search underway for armed man, woman involved in road-rage shooting in Edgewater
A search was underway Friday afternoon for a man and woman involved in a road-rage shooting, the Edgewater Police Department said.
Police said James W. Seiler, 41, and another driver confronted one another at about 12:30 p.m. Friday near Indian River Boulevard and Air Park Road.
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Investigators said Seiler pulled out a gun and fired several shots into the ground before shooting the victim’s vehicle.
They said the victim sustained minor injuries after being hit in the head several times with a survey stake.
Officials said Seiler is believed to have suffered lacerations to his chest during the incident as the victim drew a knife in self-defense.
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Police said Seiler is believed to be traveling in a silver 2019 Toyota Tundra with the temporary license plate DEY8579 and might be with a woman.
“Do not approach as Seiler and the female are armed with a firearm,” police said on Facebook.
Anyone with information on their whereabouts is asked to call 911 or Edgewater police at 386-424-2000.
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