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Michigan State Police report numbers, weapons seized over July 4th weekend

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MSP Runs Over Holiday Weekend

Southeast Michigan: Michigan State Police report stats over the July 4th weekend.

Here are some numbers from the weekend. This does not include all the calls for service or crashes.

  • 7 illegal firearms seized on the freeways
  • 7 OWI/OUID arrests,
  • 23 original felony arrests
  • 55 original misdemeanor arrests
  • 7 felony fugitive arrests
  • 156 citations

Highland Park Illegal Weapons

The Metro South Secure City Partnership troops were also busy in Inkster and Highland Park over the weekend. Here are some more illegal weapons taken off the street:

On 7/3, troopers conducted a traffic stop on a Ford SUV in the city of Highland Park for traffic violations.

Troopers approached the vehicle and observed a 9mm pistol laying next to a purse on the front passenger seat. The driver admitted that she recently purchased the pistol, but did not possess a CPL.

The driver was taken into custody and informed troopers that no other weapons were in the vehicle. During a search a second 9mm pistol was located under the driver’s seat and a taser was located in the driver’s purse. Pends prosecutor review.

Inskter Illegal Weapon Seizure

Also on 7/3, troopers attempted to make a traffic stop on a Dodge Dart in the city of Inkster for a traffic violation. Troopers activated their emergency lights on Carlysle and Middlebelt, but the vehicle continued to drive a few more blocks at a slow speed.

The driver then fled the vehicle on foot with troops in pursuit. The driver and passenger were both taken into custody. Troopers recovered an assault rifle with a drum and a 9mm pistol inside of the vehicle. Both subjects are pending multiple felony charges.

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Shooting: 22 Year Old Hamtramck Man Shot On WB I-94 at Mt Elliot, MSP Investigating

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Shooting On The Westbound I-94

Detroit’s East Side: Detroit Police received reports of a shooting on the westbound I-94 near Mt Elliot at around 8:45PM Sunday evening. Arriving units of the DPD and Michigan State Police found 1 make with a gunshot wound. Detroit Fire’s Squad 3, DEMS Medic 20 and DEMS Supervisor 1107 also responded.

Dispatch audio suggests the 22 year old male, from Hamtramck, was westbound on I-94 when he started driving erratically and pulled over in the construction zone blocking traffic according to the MSP.

A witness then stopped to render aid and called 911.

DEMS Medic 20 conveyed the victim to Detroit Receiving Hospital with serious injuries. The westbound I-4 is closed at Van Dyke as the MSP investigates. Dispatch audio from the incident is below.

Dispatch Audio Of Incident

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Dispatch Audio: Non Parental Kidnapping Ends In Use Of Force By MSP

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MSP Troopers Avert Suicide By Cop

Taser Deployment/Domestic Assault: On 5/16 at approximately 4:15 PM troopers were dispatched to the Captain J’s @ M-10 FWY & 7 Mile Road for a domestic assault.

The victim stated she was in her vehicle on the John C Lodge Freeway with her ex-boyfriend. While they were driving down the road, the male suspect began physically assaulting the victim. The victim was able to exit onto the service drive at 7 Mile Rd. The suspect forced the victim out of the vehicle and fled southbound from the location. The victim then made her way to the Captain J’s.

The victim stated her 5 year old daughter was in the back of the vehicle when he fled the scene. The victim provided troopers with a possible address for the suspect. Troopers located the victim’s vehicle at the intersection of Strathmoor and Lyndon on Detroit’s west side.

Troopers observed the suspect walking back to the scene where the car was recovered. The suspect had his hand in his pocket and was holding the child. The suspect was yelling he wanted troopers to kill him. A taser was deployed and the suspect was taken into custody.

MSP Dispatch Audio

MSP Dispatch Audio

The child was turned over to her mom at the scene unhurt. The victim had some minor injuries. The suspect was conveyed to the Detroit Detention Center pending prosecutor review.

Dispatch Audio: Another Possible Freeway Shooting On A Metro Detroit Freeway

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Michigan State Police Update: Update: After on scene investigation and witness interviews it has been determined that this was NOT A SHOOTING. Troopers have cleared the scene.

MSP Reports NO SHOOTING

Taylor, Michigan: Taylor PD/Fire responded to the Meijers @ 14640 Pardee earlier this evening around 7:45PM on reports of a shooting victim near the pharmacy. The 911 caller reported he had been shot on the I-75 Freeway and driven to the Meijers on Pardee. Dispatch audio suggests the victim was shot in the face with a shotgun. The exact location of the shooting is currently being investigated by the Michigan State Police. The victim was conveyed by Taylor Fire & Rescue, his condition is unknown at this time.

Taylor PD/FD & MSP Dispatch Audio

Taylor PD/FD & MSP Dispatch Audio ~ I-75 Shooting

via Michigan State Police: Possible Freeway Shooting: On 5/12 at approximately 8:00 PM. MSP 911 was informed of an alleged shooting that took place on SB I-75 near Schaefer by the Taylor Police Department. The victim then drove to the Meijers on Pardee Rd in Taylor after the incident. The driver was transported by Taylor EMS to a local hospital. Troopers are currently investigating the car and headed to interview the victim to determine what occurred and where. Update: After on scene investigation and witness interviews it has been determined that this was not a shooting. Troopers have cleared the scene.

Road Rage Incident Leads To Another Metro Detroit Freeway Shooting

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Possible Road Rage Leads To Shooting

via Michigan State Police:

On 05/10 at 7:25 PM MSP dispatch received a call from a male stating he had been shot and was bleeding. He stated he was on northbound Lodge near the Southfield Freeway.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim and suspect in this incident were traveling northbound on M-10. A witness reported a road rage incident with an unknown black male driving an orange passenger car.

The suspect pulled up along side the victim and shot him as they were traveling down the road. The victim pulled off onto the shoulder of M-10. The victim is about to undergo surgery. The victim is expected to survive his injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Michigan State Police at 248.584.5740.