EDGEWATER, Fla. – Edgewater police are looking for the man who they believe opened fire during a road rage fight Friday.
The shooting was reported near Indian River Boulevard and Air Park Road around 12:37 p.m.
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Police said James W. Seiler, 41, got into a fight with the victim after a traffic dispute. Investigators said Seiler hit the victim in the head with a surveying stake that he found in the area.
Officers said the victim was able to produce a knife and slashed Seiler across the chest in self-defense.
Police said Seiler then pulled out a gun and started shooting before getting back into his truck and driving off. No one was hit by the gunfire and the victim is expected to be OK.
Seiler was seen driving a silver Toyota Tundra with temporary license plate DEY8579 and may be accompanied by a female, according to investigators.
Seiler is believed to have a cut across his chest from the victim slashing him.
He faces charges of aggravated battery and aggravated assault with a firearm.
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