A Florida man was arrested after allegedly throwing beer at a car that appeared to be speeding in his neighborhood and then firing an AR-15 rifle at him, authorities said.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd posted a video on social media in which defendant Eric Proctor tells investigators that he threw a beer can at a car because the driver was speeding in his neighborhood, and then drove away for speeding. He stated that he had confronted the police.
Proctor grabbed an AR-15 and planned to go back and shoot, Judd said.
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According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, Eric Proctor said he threw a beer can at the driver because he was speeding in his neighborhood. He then confronted the driver about speeding. (Polk County Sheriff's Office)
“He went to his home, came out with a rifle, and the guy fired three shots,” Judd said. “Once in the air, twice on the ground.”
Deputies said Mr. Proctor denies the charges, but Mr. Judd revealed video footage from a neighbor that showed a man believed to be Mr. Proctor in the act.
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Neighborhood video footage showed a man, believed to be Eric Proctor, firing a rifle into the ground and into the air before returning to the house with the rifle. (Polk County Sheriff's Office)
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Mr. Proctor is facing a felony charge of aggravated assault and is being held in the county jail.
“If you're that upset, give me a call,” Judd said. “We'll deal with it, and you won't be sent to prison for a felony.”
