The Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office has dismissed charges against a man who opened fire from his car on I-95 nearly two years ago.
As we previously reported, Eric Popper said he was being tailgated on the highway on his way to work in June of 2021. Shocking dash camera video obtained by Local 10 News shows Popper slamming on his brakes, and then opening fire seconds later.
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Florida Highway Patrol troopers said the other driver then threw a water bottle toward Popper’s car, but Popper claims it was gunfire. “I’ve watched the video many times. Did not see a water bottle,” he said. “I think under the stand your ground law, Mr. Popper was perfectly reasonable and justified in his actions,” said Robert Gershman, the attorney representing Popper. “There was no question when you look and listen to the facts of the case, Mr. Popper was shot at.”
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Popper the goes on to explain how he is ready to move forward with his life. “Hindsight is 20/20. There are always things we can look back and say we wish we could have done differently. Definitely, I would have done –would be to not have pumped my brakes. I would have taken another tactic. Definitely try to de-escalate a little better,” he said.
SOCIAL MEDIA REACTS TO ALL CHARGES BEING DISMISSED
In June 2021, Eric Popper got into a road rage incident and fired his gun at someone.
The Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office just dropped the charges against him.
In a “Stand Your Ground” state, you can lose your temper and fire your gun for no reason.pic.twitter.com/GGjdTvMXhf
— Fifty Shades of Whey (@davenewworld_2) March 11, 2023
According to several studies, “Stand Your Ground” laws are tied to an increase in homicides. No study has ever proven that these laws prevent violent crime. In other words, you are statistically more likely to be a homicide victim in “Stand Your Ground” states. pic.twitter.com/mHOiHYKp4V
— Fifty Shades of Whey (@davenewworld_2) March 11, 2023
How tf did anyone see this and think “nah, he’s all good. Drop those charges. He’s clearly a pro.” pic.twitter.com/s5zPeMOecz
— TinyBabyPeople (@TinyBabyPeople) March 11, 2023
I went to University in Florida decades ago and I had a guy start trying to race me on the Hwy I fell for it and beat him… when I thought he was gone… he came from behind and cocked a shotgun toward my car. God saved me. Made police report, never heard from them.
— Kiki Melendez (@kikimelendez) March 11, 2023