Road Rage Incident Leads to Alleged Gun Threats, Merrillville Man Charged

Road rage incident leads to alleged gun threats, Merrillville man charged

A 30-year-old man from Merrillville is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly pulling out a handgun on a family during a road rage incident that occurred in November 2025.

Merrillville Man Charged After Alleged Gun Threat During Road Rage Incident

A 29-year-old Merrillville man, Travis Furi Filipiak, is facing multiple felony charges following an alleged road rage incident in which a firearm was reportedly pointed at a woman while her children were inside her vehicle. According to court documents, the incident occurred at approximately 6:23 p.m. on November 22, 2025, in the area of West 66th Place and Jackson Street in Merrillville. Police were dispatched to the area for a reported weapon…