On the route to celebrate their wedding anniversary with a beach vacation, the Eberly family's journey took a devastating turn on Interstate 95 in North Carolina. A road rage incident escalated into violence, leaving 47-year-old Julie Eberly fatally shot. Her husband, Ryan Eberly, made a harrowing 9-1-1 call, desperately seeking help for his injured wife.
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The gut-wrenching call captured the frantic moments as Ryan Eberly tried to control the situation, applying pressure to Julie's wound and performing CPR. The tragic incident unfolded when an alleged road rage aggressor, later identified as 29-year-old Dejuan Floyd, opened fire on the Eberlys' vehicle.
Ryan Eberly described an initial traffic incident where he unintentionally cut off Floyd. Despite offering an apology, the situation escalated when Floyd, seemingly angered, fired gunshots into the Eberlys' car. Julie, a mother of six, suffered a fatal injury.
In the aftermath, the community rallied together, aiding law enforcement in Floyd's identification and arrest. The suspect, with a lengthy criminal record, faces charges of first-degree murder and discharging a weapon into occupied property. The court denied him bond for the March shooting.
Contrary to a false claim on social media, Dejuan Floyd is not related to George Floyd. His criminal history includes a conviction in 2015 for assault with a deadly weapon, leading to a prison term until his release in 2018.
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As justice unfolds in court, the Eberly family and their community mourn the loss of Julie. A second public service celebrated her life, highlighting her generosity and love. The family's GoFundMe page, initially intended for organizations, will now support Julie's children, having raised over seventy thousand dollars.
The tragic incident serves as a poignant reminder of the consequences of road rage, with a grieving family left to navigate the aftermath of a senseless act of violence.
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