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Michigan State Police Investigating Another Freeway Shooting

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Shots Fired on the 696 In Southfield

via MSP: Shooting Investigation: 08/03/24 at 10:20 AM

Location: E/B I-696 near Evergreen Ave. Southfield:

The Detroit Regional Communication Center received calls of a possible freeway shooting on I 696.  The caller, a 64-year-old male from Southfield, stated he was shot at by the driver of a black SUV between Evergreen Ave. and Southfield Rd. 

Further details revealed this may have been the result of a road rage incident, as a female passenger in the suspect vehicle had thrown a blue water bottle at the callers vehicle prior to the shooting. 

The suspect vehicle ultimately exited the freeway at Coolidge Ave. from E/B I696 when the victim lost sight of them.  The callers vehicle, a Ford F-250 Super Duty, was struck once in the passenger side rear door.  The bullet was retrieved from the vehicle.  There were no reported injuries. The freeway was closed for an evidence search. Investigation is on going.

Fatal vehicle versus pedestrian I-96 & MLK

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Woman Killed After Jumping From Overpass

DISPATCH AUDIO

Fatal Traffic Crash: 08/01/2024 at 7:30 AM Location: W I 96 near MLK – Detroit

The Detroit Regional Communication Center received a call about a pedestrian on the freeway. Troopers were sent to check on the pedestrian and while headed there another caller informed the center that the pedestrian had been struck by a car.

Witnesses on scene reported that the female had jumped from the overpass and was in the right lane when she was struck by a Ford van. The driver of the van stopped after the crash and is cooperating with the investigation.

The 39 year old female from Detroit that was struck was pronounced dead on the scene. The on scene investigation is completed and troopers are waiting on medical examiner reports.

Detroit Fire/Michigan State Police Dispatch Audio

Wrong Way Driver Kills 3, Dies in Crash.

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4 Dead South I-75 near 11 Mile Rd.  Royal Oak

Royal Oak 2:50AM 7.28.24: Michigan State Police responded to the southbound I-75 near 11 Mile Rd early Sunday morning on reports of a multiple vehicle crash.

MSP: The Detroit Regional Communication Center (DRCC) started receiving calls of a wrong way driver in a black Volkswagen driving north in the southbound lanes of I-75.

The DRCC then received calls that the wrong way driver had crashed into a Dodge Caravan near 11 Mile. Royal Oak Police Officers arrived on scene and confirmed the crash and began ramping vehicles off the freeway to secure the scene.

Royal Oak Police advised the Volkswagen was on fire and there were numerous victims.

The on scene investigation determined the driver of the Volkswagen was traveling the wrong way on the freeway when they struck the Caravan.

The at fault driver was pronounced dead on scene. The Caravan was occupied by four people. Three of the four occupants were pronounced dead on the scene. One of the occupants was transported to a local hospital and was in critical condition.

Metro North troopers are continuing to process evidence, identify victims and notify family. The investigation pends ME reports, vehicle inspections and other follow up. The freeway was closed for six hours for the investigation and clean up.

Oakland County Fire Call Out Audio

Michigan State Police Investigate Another Freeway Shooting

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Shots Fired On The Southbound I-75 At Outer Dr

Detroit’s SW Side 3:15PM 7.26.24: Michigan State Police are investigating a shooting on the I-75 @ Outer Dr that occurred on Friday afternoon around 3:15PM.

According to the MSP, 2 vehicles became involved in a “rolling argument” with each other over driving techniques apparently. During this “rolling argument”, one of the drivers whipped out a gun and fired on the other, striking the other’s vehicle. No one was injured but the southbound lanes of the freeway were closed while troopers searched for evidence.

And so it goes…

At The Time Of The Incident

DISPATCH AUDIO: Michigan State Police Trooper Involved Shooting on Detroit’s East Side

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Curt & Van Dyke, No Injuries To Troopers or Public

Detroit’s East Side (7:50AM 7.26.24): A Michigan State Police undercover trooper was shot at earlier this morning while conducting operations in the area of Curt & Van Dyke on Detroit’s east side. After receiving fire, the UC vehicle contacted dispatch with the location of the shooting and a suspect/suspect vehicle description. Another UC vehicle followed the suspect vehicle, a gray 2020 Ford Escape with 1 B/M driver through the east side until losing sight of the vehicle on 8 Mile E & Syracuse.

The involved trooper nor his vehicle were hit by fired rounds. The investigation continues.

The dispatch audio below has been redacted to remove information important to the investigation.

Michigan State Police Dispatch Audio