Ryan Hawkins, 35, fatally shot in Indianapolis

DailyKenn.com — Ryan Hawkins, 35, was allegedly shot and killed in a road rage incident in Indianapolis.

Andre Briski, 24, and Shawna Rowland, 23, were arrested.

According to police, the incident began when Hawkins, who was deaf, allegedly honked his horn at Briski's vehicle, a Ford Explorer. Briski allegedly became enraged and began shooting at Hawkins' car causing it to swerve off the road and into a nearby pond.

Hawkins suffered a gunshot wound and injuries from being ejected from the vehicle before it entered the water.

Other motorists reported seeing the Ford Explorer pull up to the driver's side window and someone inside start shooting at Hawkins.

Briski was arrested and charged with murder and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, while Rowland was charged with assisting a criminal and obstruction of justice. According to court documents, Briski allegedly told police that Hawkins was "brake-checking" him and that he was afraid they would crash and die.

 • Ryan Hawkins

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Andre Briski

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[Deaf Man Was Killed in Road Rage 'Honking Incident,' Says Family, as 2 Charged with Murder, By KC Baker, people.com, May 8, 2024]

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