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DUI Crash Turns Into Armed Confrontation On I-275 In Manatee County

Posted on 4/8/26 at 6:38 pm
Posted by Wolfhound45
Member since Nov 2009
127259 posts
Posted on 4/8/26 at 6:38 pm
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MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. – A morning commute near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge took a chaotic turn Wednesday when a hit-and-run collision escalated into an armed standoff between two drivers. Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested both men involved after one allegedly pulled a firearm and the other was found to be driving under the influence.

The incident began around 8:25 AM when authorities received reports of a white Chevrolet Silverado driving recklessly southbound on Interstate 275.

According to investigators, the Silverado sideswiped a white Dodge Ram near the South rest area in Manatee County. Following the impact, both drivers pulled over and stepped out of their vehicles on the side of the highway.

The situation turned tense when the driver of the Dodge Ram, identified as 55-year-old Paul Shannon, produced a firearm. Troopers say Shannon pointed the weapon at the other driver and ordered him to get on the ground
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Posted by LordSaintly
Member since Dec 2005
43002 posts
Posted on 4/8/26 at 6:39 pm to
I love a good citizen’s arrest
Posted by SallysHuman
Lady Palmetto Bug
Member since Jan 2025
20139 posts
Posted on 4/8/26 at 6:41 pm to
Why'd they arrest the Dodge driver? He got hit and detained the drunkard.
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Geaux Tigers
Member since Mar 2026
332 posts
Posted on 4/8/26 at 6:44 pm to
Buddy was so sloshed he forgot to put his truck in park before he stumbled out to start a confrontation only to come face to face with the business end of a good citizen's firearm...
Posted by Ryan3232
Valet driver for TD staff
Member since Dec 2008
27522 posts
Posted on 4/8/26 at 6:46 pm to
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Why'd they arrest the Dodge driver? He got hit and detained the drunkard.
It’s kind of frowned upon to detain someone at gunpoint that isn’t threatening your life, if you aren’t a LEO of course.


With that said, I’d shake that man’s hand.
This post was edited on 4/8/26 at 6:47 pm
Posted by forkedintheroad
Member since Feb 2025
2129 posts
Posted on 4/8/26 at 6:47 pm to
Dude laid down quickly like the bitch he is...wouldn't call that much of a confrontation.
Posted by Wolfhound45
Member since Nov 2009
127259 posts
Posted on 4/8/26 at 6:47 pm to
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I love a good citizen’s arrest
Constitutional carry here in Florida
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