MIKE SHAW

Police have released information about the four people who were killed when a speeding SUV crashed into a bridge on I-96 in Detroit on Sunday night.

Four people are dead after being ejected from their vehicle on I-96 in Detroit on Sunday.

Drivers of a head-on collision were killed instantly in Southfield early Saturday morning, police say.

A driver was killed overnight in a head-on crash with a Jeep that was going the wrong way on I-696 in Macomb County, officials said.

Michigan State Police (MSP) are investigating a series of freeway shootings that have taken place over the past few days in Detroit.

Westbound I-94 and Lonyo Street in Detroit is closed due to a one-vehicle crash that ejected a man, officials say.

A car crash on I-75 in Woodhaven has left multiple adults and children injured, according to officials.

Michigan police are launching a special enforcement of distracted driving laws on state roads and freeways, using unmarked vehicles.

A CPL holder from Royal Oak was arrested for waving a gun at another driver during a road rage dispute on a Detroit highway.

A teenager was ejected from his car when he crashed into two other vehicles while driving too fast on a Detroit freeway, police said.

An investigation is underway after a man from Macomb County lost control of his car and crashed into an EMS driver and another driver involved in a different crash, killing both of them.

A 42-year-old man was arrested for pointing a gun at another driver during a road rage incident in Detroit.

A driver lost control going too fast on I-696 in Oak Park on Sunday and caused the crash of a Michigan State Police patrol car, injuring the trooper.

The driver of a pickup truck fired a shot at another man he thought had cut him off on a highway in Hazel Park while traffic was stop-and-go due to the winter storm, police said.

Michigan State Police have confirmed the cause of death of three men whose bodies were found in Highland Park.

Michigan State Police said they have received a series of fake threats targeting schools across the state, including in Ann Arbor and Detroit.

Michigan State Police positively identified the three bodies found in a Highland Park apartment complex as the three missing rappers.

A Michigan State Police chopper spotted one of the 40 vehicles involved in a midnight drag race in Highland Park over the weekend.

Two people are in custody after a bullet struck the hood of an undercover Dearborn police officer’s sweatshirt, officials said.

The video coming out of west Michigan was ugly, which is why the Michigan State Police is on standby with extra troopers ready to go if needed.

A Michigan State Police trooper is in critical condition after being shot overnight in Detroit, officials said.

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The speed limit on the Southfield Freeway is 55 mph, and Michigan State Police are ramping up enforcement Thursday and watching for speeding drivers.

In just the last five days six people have died in crashes on Metro Detroit highways.

The trend “American School Shooting Day” calls for students nationwide to make false threats about a school shooting that would cause schools to close.

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. A new list identifies the 10 most deadly roads in Michigan.

DETROIT – A high speed chase involving the Detroit Police Department and Michigan State Police came to an end with one officer’s cruiser T-boned. So I think they get stunned a little bit at first that we’re able to keep up with them,” Lt. Shaw added. “The suspect had ran a stop sign there and T-boned into a patrol car. That patrol car and the charger kind of went off into the area, hit a fence and a couple of parked cars that were parked over there,” said Lt. Shaw. Bognear is concerned about his fence and how close the chase came to hitting his home.

DETROIT – Michigan State Police were back out on I-96 Tuesday afternoon to investigate a shooting being regarded as strange. MSP closed portions of I-96 near the Davison Freeway as they looked for clues in the highway shooting that killed three people. Shaw said they got 911 calls about the freeway shooting Monday around 10 p.m. in the area of I-96 and Schaefer in Detroit. “When troopers arrived on scene, they located two vehicles on the express lanes of I-96 by Schaefer. AdThe other man who was hit and killed by the car was in his late 20s from Highland Park.

DETROIT – Michigan State Police said speed and alcohol were factors in a two-vehicle crash that left three people dead on eastbound Interstate 94 in Detroit. That’s not tragic, that’s stupidity,” said MSP Lt. Mike Shaw. State police said the driver of a Chevy Camaro was speeding when he rear-ended a Mercury SUV heading in the same direction. “This is one crime we can make go away today if people did not get behind the wheel impaired,” Shaw said. “There’s two families, three families out there that possibly will never have the same experience in life again because their loved one is gone,” Shaw said.

What’s going to happen when residents around Michigan go to the polls Tuesday to vote in the General Election? One little incident could set someone off, so from a law enforcement standpoint, that is what you are worried about.”Is the state prepared for Tuesday? Election 2020: How WDIV reports election resultsWith that comes increased concerns about safety at the polls. “I think you’ve really got to keep an eye on the ballots,” Arena said. His office is on the lookout for anyone threatening voters who are trying to exercise their rights.

DETROIT – There have been at least 18 shootings on Metro Detroit freeways since June. The driver told police his car was shot multiple times by someone in a Maserati somewhere between McNichols and Eight Mile roads. That’s when the victim claims the Maserati driver fired shots and fled northbound. Lt. Mike Shaw with Michigan State Patrol urges drivers to avoid engaging in arguments while on the road. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Michigan State Police Metro South Post at 734-287-500.

WATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: Reality check after warm temperatures last into weekendFall continues to masquerade as summer in Metro Detroit, but dry conditions will persist a bit longer. Over the past six months, Metro Detroit drivers have had to cope with a new hazard: Gunfire. The final push is on -- the final day to fill out the 2020 U.S. Census is Sept. 30. On Wednesday, Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-182 and Executive Directive 2020-10 to create the MI Healthy Climate Plan. Players are required to wear masks to help slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Michigan State Police Lt. Mike Shaw spoke about a rash of Metro Detroit freeway shootings, saying he believes drivers are speeding more during the pandemic, leading to disputes on the roadway. Over the past six months, Metro Detroit drivers have had to cope with a new hazard: Gunfire. Shaw said the incident began with a run-in between two men at Joy Road and the Southfield Freeway and moved to I-96. Shaw believes more than anything, drivers need to take a deep breath and step back if they find themselves in a possible road rage situation. Michigan State Police officials said since June 15, there have been 18 shooting incidents on Metro Detroit highways, including 14 in Detroit.

DETROIT The Citizen Advisory Council has been created to give people a closer look at whats going on with the Michigan State Police department. One of the things that weve been working on our strategic plan was trying to be a little bit more transparent, said Lt. Mike Shaw. Lt. Shaw, with Michigan State Police, said the solution has been found with a brand new site on the world wide web. What were doing as far as our strength report and things like that -- all of our non-confidential policies and procedures are also on this website, added Lt. Shaw. The goal is to improve overall police relations, giving the people the power to hold MSP officers and the department accountable.

DETROIT Officials are reporting an uptick in the number of illegal guns Michigan State Police has recovered from freeways in the Detroit area. Officers said their primary goal is to get more of the weapons off the streets to prevent more freeway shootings from happening. Its designed to help commit a crime,said Lt. Mike Shaw with Michigan State PatrolPolice said 103 illegal weapons were recovered from traffic stops between April and July 30 of this year on highways surrounding Metro Detroit. These are from everyday folks that are driving around with illegal guns, said Lt. Shaw. The seizures arent just happening here in the State of Michigan, but all over the US.

Heres whats coming up on Local 4 News at 11:Michigan State Police address spike in freeway shootingsIts a number police cant remember seeing in the past -- 13 road rage shootings in Metro Detroit over the last three weeks. We havent had this many road rage incidents without firearms, let alone with firearms, we havent seen things like this -- where people are just mad about something, Michigan State Police Lt. Mike Shaw said.

DETROIT Its a number police cant remember seeing in the past -- 13 road rage shootings in Metro Detroit over the last three weeks. We havent had this many road rage incidents without firearms, let alone with firearms, we havent seen things like this -- where people are just mad about something, Michigan State Police Lt. Mike Shaw said. The freeway shootings are happening, in most cases, because of everyday agitations on the road. A simple lane violation, disrespecting someone, somebody looked at them wrong -- going too fast or too slow, Shaw said. So far, there have been 12 shootings in Wayne County and one in Oakland County.

OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – Two drivers were killed on eastbound I-696 in Oakland County when two cars struck them while they were standing outside their vehicles following a minor crash, police said. The two drivers had been involved in a minor crash around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday in the eastbound lanes of I-696 between the Woodward Avenue and Coolidge Highway exits, according to authorities. “A minor crash -- two male individuals get out of their vehicles waling around and another vehicle comes through and hits them,” Michigan State Police Lt. Mike Shaw said. “Right now we believe we have four vehicles involved, two male fatalities,” Shaw said. “If you’re involved with a traffic crash, it’s just a traffic crash,” Shaw said.

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. - Neighbors on Bonaparte Avenue were confused Monday morning after a police-involved shooting. Armed with long gunPolice said the man was armed with a long gun. This is the gun allegedly used by a man who was shot by Sterling Heights police on Sept. 16, 2019. State police will lead the criminal investigation, while Sterling Heights Police will do an internal investigation. Sterling Heights police chief discusses shooting -- watch:Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

DETROIT - Detroit police Chief James Craig announced a man from Canton who appeared in a viral video has been arrested. The video, which went viral quickly on social media showed illegal stunt driving on the Lodge Freeway. RELATED: Viral video shows illegal stunt driving on the Lodge FreewayThe bottom line is we will find you, and when we do, we will deal with you, said Craig. Its a message he echoed loud and clear Monday at a news conference just days after the video took off on social media. It shows several people spinning out of control on the Lodge Freeway, doing donuts and blocking lanes of traffic at the same time.