WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. – Michigan State Police are investigating a suspected freeway shooting on eastbound I-96 that they say began with a near crash and escalated into gunfire, though no injuries were reported.
The incident occurred on Tuesday (April 21) at about 4:40 p.m. on eastbound I-96 between Middlebelt Road and Inkster Road, according to preliminary information provided by the Detroit Regional Communication Center.
Troopers said they responded to reports of a possible shooting and located the caller, who was on the shoulder of eastbound I-96 east of Outer Drive.
Investigators said the victim reported turning right onto the eastbound I-96 service drive from northbound Farmington Road using a designated right-turn lane when another vehicle made an illegal right turn at the same time.
The victim told Troopers she braked to avoid a collision.
After the near crash, the victim said she merged onto the eastbound I-96 and moved into the far-left lane.
Police said the suspect vehicle then merged onto the freeway behind her, accelerated, and pulled alongside in the left-center lane.
The victim reported to Troopers that she heard multiple gunshots, though neither she nor her vehicle was struck.
Troopers said the suspect fled the scene, and no arrests have been announced.
The incident closed the freeway for a few hours, reopening around 10 p.m.
The investigation remains ongoing.