Two men injured after being shot at while driving on I-96 in Detroit, police say
Two people sought medical treatment after the car they were in was shot at on Interstate 96 in Detroit, the Michigan State Police reported.
The Detroit Regional Communication Center got the call at 10:55 p.m. Tuesday that gunshot victims had arrived at a hospital. Troopers then learned the shooting happened when the car was in the right center lane of eastbound I-96, between Davison and Livernois Avenue, Exit 188. A vehicle approached from the right lane, and the occupants heard four shots, the report said.
The suspect vehicle kept driving, and the victims lost sight of it near West Grand Boulevard, Exit 189.
In the meantime, the victims drove to a hospital along local streets. Those who were in the car were:
- The driver, a 57-year-old man from Detroit, had a gunshot wound to a leg.
- A 22-year-old man from Detroit, who had been sitting in the right back seat position, had a gunshot wound to the thigh.
- A 21-year-old man from Detroit, who had been sitting in the front passenger seat, was not injured.
That section of I-96 was closed for about four hours overnight during the preliminary investigation and evidence search, but troopers and K-9 units were unable to locate any shell casings or other evidence.
State police returned to the area during the day Wednesday to continue their investigation, issuing temporary closings along I-95 at 12:30 p.m. for the following area:
- Northbound and southbound M-39 Freeway ramp to eastbound I-96 Express Lanes.
- Eastbound I-96 Local to eastbound I-96 Express Lanes.
- Eastbound I-96 Express to 96 local lanes ramp.
- Eastbound I-96 Local to Wyoming ramp.
- Wyoming Avenue to eastbound I-96 ramp.
- Davison ramp to eastbound I-96 ramp.
Michigan State Police ask that anyone with information to share with law enforcement about the shooting call 855-MICH-TIP or Crime Stoppers at 800-SPEAK-UP.
