Dramatic video captured the moment Des Moines police confronted an armed road rage suspect after officers said he threatened to shoot the occupants of another vehicle following a minor crash.Officers responded around 2:30 p.m.Friday after receiving reports that one of the drivers involved in a crash in Des Moines was pointing a handgun at another driver, according to police.Police identified the suspect as 43-year-old Bradley Ratkovich.WATCH: DRIVER SMIRKS IN MUGSHOT AFTER ALLEGEDLY HITTING GROUP OF CYCLISTS IN CAUGHT-ON-CAMERA ROAD RAGEInvestigators said evidence, including witness statements and video recordings, indicates Ratkovich got out of his vehicle after the crash and pointed a Glock 9mm handgun at the 18-year-old driver of the other vehicle and his 16-year-old female passenger.
Police said Ratkovich also threatened to "shoot."Bradley Ratkovich was charged with two counts of assault while displaying a dangerous weapon, two counts of first-degree harassment and one count of being a person ineligible to carry dangerous weapons, police said.(Polk County Sheriff's Office)Video shared on X by witness Joshua Barzon appears to show Ratkovich standing in front of the occupied sedan while pointing a handgun toward the occupants.As sirens approach, a Des Moines police cruiser pulls up and an officer immediately exits the passenger side with his weapon drawn.CALIFORNIA DEPUTIES USE MAGNET-EQUIPPED DRONE TO DISARM KNIFE-WIELDING SEX OFFENDER HIDDEN IN GARAGE"Put the gun down," the officer yells.Ratkovich then places the handgun on the ground.FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON XBradley Ratkovich is seen pointing a handgun at the occupants of another vehicle following a crash in Des Moines, Iowa, before police arrived and took him into custody.
(X/@JoshuaBarzon)"Step back! Get back.Put both hands on top of your head now," the officer continues as a second officer exits the patrol vehicle.
The officers then move in and take Ratkovich into custody without incident.SIGN U...