This is the moment a road-rage suspect points a gun to his head before Oregon cops manage to talk him down and arrest him.

Officers of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) responded to a road rage incident in the city of Medford in the US state of Oregon at around 8pm on Tuesday.

The police said in a statement on 22nd February: “The aggressor rammed the victim’s truck at high speed and the two drivers engaged in a physical altercation.

“As JCSO deputies arrived, the suspect pulled out a concealed 9mm pistol and a struggle over the firearm ensued between the two involved parties.

“The victim ran off as law approached and the suspect held the firearm to his own head and began retreating back to his disabled vehicle.”

Officers on the scene issued instructions and the suspect eventually surrendered and was taken into custody without further incident.

JCSO said: “The successful resolution of this high-stress and dangerous situation was made possible by the calm, clear commands given by JCSO Deputy Grissom and others on scene.

“The suspect, Trevor William Lawrence Barrow, 34, of Trail, provided a breath sample above the legal limit and was lodged in the Jackson County Jail.”

Barrow has been charged with DUII, reckless driving, reckless endangering, second-degree disorderly conduct, menacing, unlawful use of a weapon, both felony and misdemeanour attempted elude, third-degree assault, felony hit and run, unlawful possession of a firearm, and second-degree criminal mischief. His bail has been set at USD 72,500.

The police said the investigation is ongoing and further information will come from the Jackson County District Attorney’s office.