An apparent case of road rage led to an exchange of gunfire on Interstate 20 Thursday morning.

It all began about 7:30 a.m. on I-20 westbound just before the Interstate 459 south ramp. The victim - a 22-year-old man from Pell City - told Irondale police the suspect cut off him off and then continued the harassment.

A short time later, the victim said, the motorist pulled out what looked like an AK-47 and opened fire. The victim pulled his own gun and returned shots, said Irondale police Det. Sgt. Michael Mangina.

The victim was not injured, but police have found at least nine bullet holes in his Nissan. The passenger side window also was shot out, and there was a passenger in the vehicle at the time.

The suspect is described as a black male wearing a black shirt. He was in a white Chevrolet Suburban with tinted windows that had chrome wheels and chrome over the wheel wells.

He also had the Jesus fish symbol on the rear window.

Mangina said the suspect called police after seeing the AL.com story. Officers spoke with him and are continuing the investigation. Their findings will be presented to the Jefferson County District Attorney's Office to determine whether criminal charges will be filed.

Mangina said the situation could have been tragic, with shots being exchanged on a busy interstate during morning rush-hour traffic. "This is ridiculous,'' Mangina said. "People have got to stop being stupid."

Anyone with information is asked to call the Irondale Police Department at 205-956-5990.