Bloomingdale man charged after road rage escalates into gunfire in Roselle: Prosecutors

DUPAGE COUNTY – A Bloomingdale The man is facing charges after he allegedly shot at another man following a traffic accident in Roselle.

Marcus Mizelle, 34, was charged with one count of aggravated discharge of a firearm and one count of aggravated assault.

According to the DuPage County Prosecutor’s Office, the incident happened during the morning rush hour on Thursday. Mizelle and the victim were both driving north on Springfield Drive in different lanes when Mizelle, amid slow traffic near a school bus, allegedly cut in front of the victim. The two eventually stopped at a BP gas station on West Lake Street, where the victim exited his car and approached Mizelle.

Mizelle reportedly responded by pointing a gun out his driver’s side window and firing one shot at the victim before leaving the scene. Roselle police later located a .40-caliber shell casing at the gas station and identified Mizelle as the suspect. A short time later he was arrested at his home.

During a court hearing on Friday, the judge rejected the state’s request to detain Mizelle until trial. However, Mizelle was ordered to surrender all firearms and ammunition, as well as his firearm owner identification card and concealed carry permit. Mizelle is also prohibited from contacting the victim, officials said.

“In DuPage County, we will not tolerate this type of extremely dangerous, violent behavior that not only puts the victim in grave danger, but also endangers gas station customers and other innocent motorists. We are all grateful that no one was injured. as a result of Mr. Mizelle’s alleged actions,” said DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin.

Mizelle is due back in court on December 2.