the driver tailgated Popper and made hand gestures outside of his window, according to investigators.
Seconds later, FHP said the driver pulled up to the passenger’s side of the car and threw a water bottle at Popper’s vehicle.
That’s when Popper shot through his own windows with FHP counting 11 shots fired. Popper struck the other vehicle several times.
According to the arrest report, both the victim and Popper reported the incident to the police. During the investigation, Popper told state troopers he believed he was shot at so that was why he began shooting. The other driver said he did not have a firearm but said he did throw a water bottle at Popper’s car. Surprisingly, there were no reported injuries. Both parties were released at the scene.