Detroit shooting shuts down Southfield Freeway overnight

Police say no injuries have been reported

DETROIT – Michigan State Police are investigating a shooting that closed Southfield Freeway overnight on Saturday.

Troopers responded to the incident on Southfield Freeway at Plymouth Road on Saturday night. Police say several motorcycles fled the scene when troopers arrived.

Officials say one suspect is in custody. Police found a firearm that they believe was used in the shooting.

According to authorities, a group of people with motorcycles tried to shut down the freeway when someone laid their motorcycle down in the left lane. Police said the victim was attempting to drive past the scene in the right lane when a woman jumped on the hood of their car in an attempt to stop them from driving by. When the victim drove off, another person opened fire on the victim’s car.

No one was reported injured in the shooting as of Sunday morning, but police said the victim sustained some cuts and scratches from broken glass.

This is an ongoing investigation. The freeway reopened Sunday morning.

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