Police: Suspect in custody after admitting he shot a man in road rage incident

Jose Manuel Romero-Alvarado, 28, admitted to police that he shot a man multiple times during a road rage incident on Interstate 35 Wednesday afternoon, according to San Antonio police. Alvarado was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and possession of a controlled substance. His bail was set at $80,000. less Jose Manuel Romero-Alvarado, 28, admitted to police that he shot a man multiple times during a road rage incident on Interstate 35 Wednesday afternoon, according to San Antonio police. Alvarado was charged with ... more Photo: Bexar County Jail Photo: Bexar County Jail Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Police: Suspect in custody after admitting he shot a man in road rage incident 1 / 1 Back to Gallery

A man was shot at several times during an apparent road rage incident on Interstate 35 in the East Side on Wednesday afternoon, San Antonio police said.

According to police, 51-year-old Michael Brown, was traveling northbound on I-35 when he heard multiple gunshots that reportedly struck his vehicle with one hitting him in the shoulder.

Brown pulled over and called the police, stating he did not see who shot at him, authorities said. A witness saw the shooting and followed the suspect, who was later identified as Jose Manuel Romero-Alvarado, 28.

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After the witness called the police and directed them to his location, Alvarado's vehicle was found just south of Topperwein Road. Alvarado was taken into police custody and later admitted to the shooting, police said.

Brown was transported to San Antonio Military Medical Center with a non-life threatening injury.

Alvarado was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and possession of a controlled substance. His bail was set at $80,000.

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