Massachusetts Man Faces Assault Charges After Shooting at Pregnant Woman in Boston Road Rage Incident

Michael Bragel, a 33-year-old Quincy man, has been charged with multiple offenses, including assault with intent to murder and illegal firearm possession, after allegedly firing a gun at a pregnant woman and her boyfriend during a road rage incident on Boston's I-93 on July 1. The incident was triggered when Bragel's pickup truck, reportedly driving aggressively, nearly collided with the victims' car, prompting the woman to honk her horn. Bragel allegedly stopped, exited his truck, fired at the victims' car, and then fled the scene. Evidence collected included cellphone video showing Bragel’s truck with an 'Alltown Construction' decal, leading police to identify and arrest him. Bragel was arraigned, held on $3,000 bail, and ordered to wear a GPS device and stay away from the victims if released. Authorities have condemned the act as recklessly endangering both the victims and other motorists during a busy time on the highway.