Driver who pointed gun at motorist while driving on North Texas highway claims self-defense

Victoria Best said on Facebook that a man pulled a gun on her while she was driving on Interstate 35 East on Aug. 4, 2017 in Lancaster, just south of Dallas. Image source: Facebook Victoria Best said on Facebook that a man pulled a gun on her while she was driving on Interstate 35 East on Aug. 4, 2017 in Lancaster, just south of Dallas. Image source: Facebook Photo: Victoria Best Via Facebook Photo: Victoria Best Via Facebook Image 1 of / 45 Caption Close Driver who pointed gun at motorist while driving on North Texas highway claims self-defense 1 / 45 Back to Gallery

The man who was recorded pointing a gun at a woman while he was driving on a North Texas highway claims he did so out of self-defense.

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports the man told Lancaster police detectives that he "saw an unknown object in the other driver's hand which he believed to be a weapon."

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The man's name has not been released. Charges have not been filed against the driver.

The incident was captured by Victoria Best and posted to her Facebook account on Saturday. By Tuesday, the post had more than 10 million views and more than 83,000 shares.

This happened to me yesterday on my way to work, when I realized that my life was in danger I broke down in front of my... Posted by Victoria Best on Saturday, August 5, 2017

"This happened to me yesterday on my way to work, when I realized that my life was in danger I broke down in front of my coworkers," Best wrote in the post. "I'm posting this just to let everyone know that any day could be your last and also to warn everyone to be aware of your surroundings. I'm truly blessed to be alive today."

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The Star-Telegram reports police received a tip about the man's identity on Monday. He turned himself in that same day and was released by police.