Michigan State Police Investigating Another Freeway Shooting

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.