His lawyer said that it was perfectly justified, even though the other driver wasn't armed.

Incredible dashcam footage captured the moment that a Florida driver shot at another car during rush hour traffic. The driver gave the video to police.

Although the incident took place in Miami's Interstate 95 last June, video of it was only made public on Friday.

The video shows Eric Popper, a 30-year-old black Toyota Camry driver, singing falsetto to the music and when something catches him's eye in his side mirror.

He exclaims "Oh my Godsh!" when a car horn comes from behind, and he screams profanity to "oh F--- Off!"

An arrest report states that Popper had cut off another driver and then began honking, tailgating, and making hand gestures.

Popper is seen braking to check the driver's behind before reaching into the console to grab a gun and wait for the other driver.

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The shooter was taken into custody and is currently awaiting trial. Cops told him that the other driver was the one who fired first.

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Popper notices something in Popper's vehicle as it passes. He unloads 11 bullets and sprays the busy freeway in the direction of the other car. Eyes are closed for half of them.

Miraculously, nobody was hurt. After the accident, both drivers called police. Both drivers were released at first.

Popper gave the footage to Local10 voluntarily after he turned himself in.

According to him, he believed the other driver was firing at him. He then returned fire. Police said that the other driver did not have a gun, but he did admit to throwing a waterbottle at Popper's car.

Robert Gershman, Popper's lawyer, told ABC13 that his client's actions were perfectly justified.

He said, "He pulled out his pistol in self defense and was justified in doing so."

Popper surrendered to Florida Highway Patrol July 21. He faces two felonies, including aggravated assault using a firearm. Popper was released on bail and is currently awaiting trial.

Local10 reports that Popper was a civil fire inspector for Miami Beach until he resigned soon after the incident.

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