A late-night road rage incident on Detroit’s westbound I-94 ended with gunfire and a temporary freeway shutdown, according to Michigan State Police.
The shooting was reported around 11:10 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, on westbound I-94 between Chene Street and I-75.
According to investigators, the victim told police he was driving in the center lane of I-94 when he noticed a silver sedan traveling just ahead of him in the left lane. Due to heavy traffic, both vehicles eventually ended up side by side.
The victim said the silver sedan attempted to change lanes to make the I-75 connector but was unable to do so because of traffic congestion. Moments later, the suspect vehicle moved from the left lane into the center lane behind the victim and began tailgating him.
Police say the suspect then moved into the right lane and fired a single shot at the victim’s vehicle.
The victim exited the freeway and contacted police near the DTE Energy facility at Warren Avenue and Livernois Avenue. Troopers shut down the freeway and conducted a search of the area.
The victim’s vehicle was struck once. No injuries were reported.
The victim was unable to provide additional identifying information about the suspect or vehicle. The investigation remains ongoing.
“Fortunately no one was hurt in this incident,” said First Lieutenant Mike Shaw of the Michigan State Police. “Unfortunately, we still see people try to solve simple disputes with a firearm. In this case it was just a driving issue where the suspect could have taken the next exit but instead put other road users at risk.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact Michigan State Police at 855-MICH-TIP or Crime Stoppers at 800-SPEAK-UP.
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