DETROIT – James Edward Murden, 32, of Detroit, has been arrested and charged in the I-94 shooting incident involving a mother and her two children.
The incident occurred on Dec. 26, 2024, at around 1:40 a.m. in the westbound lanes of I-94 and Mt. Elliott Street as the mother was driving home from a Christmas party.
Officials said the woman’s vehicle had multiple bullet holes in it, and there were shell casings found on the freeway.
The woman was shot once and taken to a Metro Detroit hospital, where she was treated for her injury.
The two children were not injured and were picked up at the scene by family members.
Through investigative leads and the use of available technology, it was determined that the mother’s vehicle was mistaken for another person that Murden knew.
The 32-year-old man was arrested by detectives and charged with the following counts by the Wayne County Prosecutor:
- (3) counts of assault with intent to murder
- (3) counts of assault with great bodily harm less than murder
- (8) counts felony firearm
- (1) count of carrying a concealed weapon
- (1) count weapon discharge at a vehicle
- (1) count weapon possession by a prohibited person
Murden was arraigned in the 36th District Court on Jan. 26, 2025, and received a $300,000 cash or surety bond.
Investigative Update:
— MSP Second District (@mspmetrodet) January 27, 2025
On 12/26, Second District Special Investigation Section detectives responded to a shooting on I 94 and Mt Elliott.
On scene investigation revealed that a female driver was shot while driving home with her two children in the car.
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