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Trucker on trial after interstate shooting at Ohio roadside

A truck driver is facing trial for attempted murder after a shooting along Interstate 470 in Belmont County, Ohio, in 2024. The trial for 32-year-old Malcolm Williams began on July 29th and is expected to last four days.

The incident: The victim, Michael Brundage, had pulled over to the shoulder and was talking to a mechanic on the phone. Williams stopped his truck beside him, and, without warning, shot Brundage in the head.

  • Brundage managed to stay conscious, even sending a selfie of his injury to his company so they could call 911.
  • He survived and has recovered from his injuries after the bullet went through his cheek and shattered his jaw.
  • Investigators used dash cam video, a ballistics match, and GPS data to track down Williams in Michigan.

The charges: Williams faces one count of attempted murder, two counts of felonious assault, and firing a weapon in a restricted area, according to WTRF.

The jury is now listening to the evidence in the case. The trial continues this week.

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