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.