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Des Moines road rage suspect accused of pointing gun at teenagers
Fox News • • nation
Key Points:
- Des Moines police confronted Bradley Ratkovich, 43, after he allegedly threatened to shoot occupants of another vehicle following a minor crash, pointing a Glock 9 mm handgun at the other driver and passenger.
- Video footage shows Ratkovich standing in front of the other vehicle with the gun, and officers arrived, ordering him to drop the weapon before taking him into custody without incident.
- Ratkovich faces charges including assault with a dangerous weapon and first-degree harassment; he pleaded not guilty and claims self-defense, stating he feared for his safety after being rear-ended.
- His attorney alleges the other driver was uninsured and aggressive, and that Ratkovich only drew his firearm to protect himself as the other vehicle moved toward him.
- Police continue investigating the crash, urging drivers to remain at the scene and call 911 rather than escalating disputes with firearms.
