Chicago Man Arrested After Firing Shots From His Car On Indiana Toll Road

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A driver is under arrest after shooting a gun from his car on the Indiana toll road, according to authorities.

A State Trooper spotted the driver around 3 a.m. Saturday morning, firing a gun from his window, near the Hammond Munster border.

The trooper pulled over and arrested Julio Miramontes, 31, of Chicago. Initial reports say he's charged with criminal recklessness with a handgun,

A sig nine-millimeter was taken from his car.

The roadway was closed for three hours for investigation.

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