Man accused of shooting ATV rider with 'air soft pellets' in Bonita

Written by The News-Press

Monday, August 16, 2010

Mark S. Krzos

Four ATVers had a little scare Saturday while riding on Rodas Drive in Bonita Springs.

According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office report, shortly before 3 p.m., a light blue truck pulled out of a driveway in front of the ATVers, who swerved to avoid a crash.

After being warned by the female driver of the truck to be more careful, the male passenger pulled out a rifle that looked like an M-16 and opened fire, striking one of the riders with “air soft pellets.”

The pellets caused welts on one of the riders.

The riders and their parents said they will prosecute.

Since the case is still under investigation, the sheriff’s office is withholding the names.

Source: http://www.news-press.com/article/20100816/CRIME/100816050/1004/ACC/Man-accused-of-shooting-ATV-rider-with-%E2%80%98air-soft-pellets--in-Bonita

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