A man was taken into custody in Montgomery County after allegedly discharging a firearm at another driver on Interstate 45. The incident occurred on Friday, prompting a swift response from law enforcement following a 911 call from the victim.
The sheriff’s office reported that the victim, traveling northbound on the interstate, informed emergency services that his vehicle had been struck by gunfire near Rayford Road. The victim provided a description of the suspect’s vehicle, which was located shortly after the emergency call was made.
The suspect, identified as 58-year-old Calixto Villarreal Jr., was subsequently stopped and apprehended. Authorities discovered two firearms inside Villarreal’s truck, which were collected as evidence. It was confirmed that one shot was fired, hitting the victim’s vehicle, although no injuries were reported.
Villarreal faces charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain unclear at this time.
Detectives are seeking additional information from anyone who may have witnessed the incident. Individuals with relevant details are encouraged to contact the sheriff’s office’s Major Crimes Unit at 936-760-5876 and reference case number 26A387658.
