AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va – Augusta County authorities are looking for a suspect in a road rage incident last night and they are asking for the public’s help.

Lieutenant Leslie Snyder stated that the incident happened shortly before 11 o’clock on Draft Avenue, before continuing onto Wayne Avenue and ending up with both vehicles stopped near Schneider Park.

Snyder reported both drivers exited their vehicles and a verbal confrontation occurred. The suspect presented a pistol, which was later used to strike the victim on the side of the head.

Incidentally during the assault, the weapon discharged but did not strike anyone. The victim did suffer minor injuries from the assault.

Snyder said any businesses and residents in that area are asked to check surveillance video for footage and anyone with information is asked to contact the sheriff’s office or Crime Stoppers.