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Florida Man Arrested for Firing AR-15 at Speeding Vehicle

Eric Proctor, angered by a speeding driver, escalated the situation by throwing a beer can and firing his rifle, despite denying the allegations.

  • Eric Proctor, a Florida man, was arrested after throwing a beer can at a vehicle he believed was speeding in his neighborhood and subsequently firing his AR-15 rifle.
  • Proctor allegedly fired three shots — one in the air and two in the ground — after confronting the driver about their speeding.
  • Despite Proctor's denial of the allegations, surveillance footage from neighbors confirmed his actions.
  • Proctor was charged with three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, two counts of throwing a deadly missile, discharging a firearm in public, and tampering with evidence.
  • He was released from Polk County Jail after posting a $26,000 bond.
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