Florida: Brandon road rage shooting lands woman in jail, video surfaces

Aiden Richards was arrested after a road rage incident in Brandon, Florida, escalated into a shooting.

Published on: Jun 14, 2025, 03:33:51 IST

By Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

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A woman identified as Aiden Richards was arrested Thursday afternoon following a road rage incident in Brandon, Florida, that escalated into a gunfight.

Brandon FL road rage shooting video has surfaced. (X/ @HCSOSheriff)

What Happened?

Deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a shooting between two vehicles around 2:15 p.m. near South Hilltop Road and West Brandon Boulevard.

According to investigators, both vehicles stopped at a red light and got into a serious argument. During the altercation, the driver of one vehicle, later identified as 21-year-old Aiden Richards, pulled out a firearm and opened fire, striking the other vehicle multiple times.

In response, the other driver returned fire, hitting Richards in the lower body. She was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Caught on Camera

A 30-second video of the incident, shared by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office on their official X (formerly Twitter) account, shows a vehicle pulling up next to a red car at a stoplight. Gunshots are heard before both vehicles drive off when the light turns green.

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Arrest and Charges

Richards was taken into custody later that afternoon. According to ABC Action News, she faces multiple charges, including:

Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon

Attempted second-degree murder (firearm discharge)

Shooting at, within, or into an occupied vehicle

As of now, authorities have not confirmed whether the other driver involved will face charges.

"This kind of behavior is dangerous, irresponsible, and could have easily ended in tragedy," Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister said in a statement. "Using a firearm because you're angry behind the wheel is beyond unacceptable. We will not allow this kind of chaos on our roadways, and those who choose violence will face serious consequences."

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Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan leads the US Desk at Hindustan Times, where she writes, strategises coverage, and ensures quality across all beats. With eight years of experience covering US news for leading publications, she has reported extensively on politics, entertainment, and sports. Vaishnavi holds a graduate degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology, and completed her PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Manorama School of Communication, where she was awarded the prestigious Mammen Mappillai Award for Best Outgoing Student. She began her career at the International Business Times (US Edition), covering US breaking news, politics, and entertainment. She later joined Opoyi, reporting across all beats, including US sports and trending stories. Prior to Hindustan Times, she served as World Lead at Times Now News, covering comprehensive world news and events. Vaishnavi has expertise in politics, entertainment, and breaking news, and enjoys tackling stories across a wide range of topics. Beyond the newsroom, she is an avid traveller, a foodie who loves exploring new restaurants, and a pop culture enthusiast who enjoys watching latest shows and films. She also enjoys engaging in debates and discussions on Reddit.Read More

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