Road Rage Turns Violent, Chicago Woman Charged After Expressway Shooting on Dan Ryan.
CHICAGO — A Chicago woman is facing serious felony charges after authorities say a road rage incident escalated into gunfire on one of the city’s busiest highways, leaving another driver injured and causing a crash along the expressway.
According to the Illinois State Police, 30-year-old Dorshae Harris has been charged with attempted murder and aggravated battery with a firearm following the incident that occurred Sunday on the southbound lanes of the Dan Ryan Expressway.
Troopers were dispatched after receiving reports of gunfire on the interstate near 18th Street in Chicago. Investigators say the shooting stemmed from a confrontation between Harris and another driver during what authorities described as a road rage altercation.
During the dispute, Harris allegedly fired a gun at the other driver while both vehicles were traveling along the busy highway. The victim, whose identity has not been publicly released, was struck during the incident. As a result, the driver lost control of the vehicle and eventually crashed into a light pole off the interstate near 36th Street.
Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene and provided medical assistance before transporting the injured driver for treatment. Officials have not yet released details about the victim’s current condition.
Authorities later identified Harris as the suspected shooter and took her into custody. She was formally charged Tuesday and is now facing multiple felony counts connected to the shooting.
Law enforcement officials say the case highlights the dangerous consequences of road rage incidents, especially on heavily traveled highways like the Dan Ryan Expressway. The investigation remains ongoing as prosecutors move forward with the case through the Cook County court system.
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