FORT WAYNE, INDIANA — A road rage encounter in Fort Wayne turned violent and ultimately led to gunfire that injured both a suspect and an uninvolved driver, before taking a significant legal turn as a court dismissed all charges against the shooter under Indiana’s Stand Your Ground law.
The case has drawn attention not only because of how quickly the situation escalated on a public roadway, but also due to the involvement of an innocent bystander and the court’s decision to classify the shooting as self-defense.
Confrontation Began With Sudden Roadside Attack
According to case details, the incident unfolded when 19-year-old Alex Mozee exited his vehicle during a road rage dispute with another driver, identified as Jason Henkle.
Authorities say Mozee aggressively approached Henkle’s vehicle, smashed the driver-side window, and then physically assaulted him by punching him in the head. The unexpected and violent nature of the attack created an immediate threat, leaving Henkle trapped inside his car while being targeted…