London man charged with assault after shooting

LONDON, Kentucky – A London man is facing assault charges after a shooting broke out during a road rage incident.

The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call about shots fired Saturday afternoon. The shooting was reported near East Laurel Road, KY 80.

According to officials, the alleged shooting was the result of an incident of road rage.

The sheriff’s office said 21-year-old Joseph C. Brewer of London was involved in a road rage incident with another motorist.

Officers said 21-year-old Jayden Jackson of London arrived at the incident involving Brewer and another vehicle.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Jackson exited his vehicle and was shot by Brewer. Jackson suffered two gunshot wounds to the upper body. A passerby took Jackson and Laurel County Ambulance Inc. to St. Joseph Hospital in London.

Jackson is being treated at UK HealthCare.

Brewer is charged with first-degree assault and was placed in the Laurel County Detention Center.