1 person shot near Newport Beach Pier after road rage incident, police say

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Shooting near Newport Beach Pier stemmed from road rage: police
A shooting in Newport Beach that left one person injured stemmed from a case of road rage, authorities said Wednesday.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (KABC) -- A shooting in Newport Beach that left one person injured stemmed from a case of road rage, authorities said Wednesday.

The incident happened around 12:16 a.m. on Oceanfront near the Newport Beach Pier, according to police and the person who was shot. After the shooting, the victim drove to a gas station on Jamboree Road and flagged down officers.

Details about the road road incident that police say preceded the shooting have not been released. Video from the scene shows what appear to be bullet holes in a dark Tesla SUV.

The shooting victim was hospitalized overnight and has since been released.

No arrests have been made.