STUARTS DRAFT, Va (WSVA) – A road rage incident last month in Augusta County has landed a Stuarts Draft man in hot water.

On the night of November 8th, Sheriff’s deputies responded to a road rage incident which involved a physical altercation with a firearm.

Sheriff’s Lieutenant Leslie Snyder stated that an investigation revealed  the incident began on Draft Avenue, continued onto Wayne Avenue, and ended with both vehicles stopping near Schneider Park. Both drivers exited their vehicles, and a verbal confrontation occurred.

The suspect presented a pistol, which was later used to strike the victim in the side of the head. During the assault, the weapon was discharged. The victim was not struck by the discharged round. The victim suffered minor injuries from the assault.

A suspect from the incident was identified, and warrants were obtained by Investigators with the Sheriff’s Office.

The suspect, Ma’ Aquil Ni’mill Littlejohn, age 42, was taken into custody without incident on Monday. He faces the following charges:

-Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, VA Code: 18.2-308.2

-Use of a firearm during the commission of a felony VA Code: 18.2-53.1

-Discharging a firearm in a public place VA Code: 18.2-280

-Reckless handling of a firearm VA Code: 18.2-56.1

-Malicious wounding VA Code: 18.2-51

-Two counts of Brandishing a Firearm VA Code: 18.2-282

-Capias for violating the conditions of his release