Archive · 16 Dec 2025
Road Rage Shooting Near JFK Airport
Early in the morning on December 16th, near JFK Airport in New York City, a car accident happened.
One of the drivers got very angry and started shooting at the other driver.
The shooter was an off-duty customs officer.
No one was hurt, but a car got a bullet hole.
The police are still investigating, and the angry driver ran away.
Because of this, there are big traffic jams near the airport, but the JFK Expressway is still open for people to use.
A road rage incident involving an off-duty Customs and Border Protection officer resulted in gunfire near JFK Airport.
The incident occurred around 5 am on 16 December on the Van Wyck Expressway.
No injuries were reported, but a vehicle was struck by a bullet.
The Port Authority Police Department is investigating the incident.
Traffic delays are being reported on the Van Wyck Expressway, with the JFK Expressway remaining open for access to the airport.
- Who
- An off-duty Customs and Border Protection officer and another driver
- What
- A road rage incident resulting in gunfire
- When
- Around 5 am on 16 December
- Where
- Van Wyck Expressway, near JFK International Airport, New York City
- Why
- Following a vehicular collision that escalated into road rage
- Location
- Van Wyck Expressway, near JFK International Airport, New York City
- Time
- Around 5 am on 16 December
- Involved Parties
- An off-duty Customs and Border Protection officer and another driver
- Injuries
- None reported
- Vehicle Damage
- One vehicle struck by a bullet
- Investigating Agency
- Port Authority Police Department
- Traffic Impact
- Major delays on Van Wyck Expressway, JFK Expressway open