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A Florida shooting suspect has an unusual explanation for her alleged highway shooting spree. On Monday, Florida Highway Patrol troopers responded to a report of an active shooter who allegedly claimed that God and the solar eclipse made her do it.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Taylon Nichelle Celestine, 22, reportedly told staff at a local hotel that she planned to go on a shooting spree at God’s request “in relation to the solar eclipse.”

She allegedly drove onto the interstate in her Purple Challenger and, within five miles, began to open fire at other vehicles. According to law enforcement, she hit two cars and injured two people. One driver was reportedly struck by glass fragments and was grazed on the arm by a bullet. Luckily, the driver was able to get away by steering onto the shoulder of the road and avoided further injury.

However, another driver was reportedly struck in the neck by a bullet and was taken to a nearby hospital, where they were receiving treatment as of Monday. The extent of their injuries and whether they’re still receiving treatment is unclear.

The shooter was stopped by state troopers, at which point they said they found an AR-15 and a 9mm handgun in her car. Law enforcement said that they were able to perform a felony traffic stop on her and take her “into custody without incident.” She was charged with attempted murder, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, and improper discharge of a firearm.

The Florida Highway Patrol Bureau of Investigation and Intelligence is currently investigating her case. But at the moment, it’s not clear if the suspect’s mental state is being taken into consideration when it comes to a potential prosecution or sentencing.