Road Closure: I 96 Express / Schaefer/ Grand River Detroit
MSP 911 received multiple 911 calls about a possible shooting taking place on westbound I 96. When troopers arrived they located four victims with injuries on both the east and westbound sides of 96 Express.
MSP 911 received multiple 911 calls about a possible shooting taking place on westbound I 96. When troopers arrived they located four victims with injuries on both the east and westbound sides of 96 Express.
We will update as the scene gets sorted out. We will be closing EB and WB 96 for investigation
Update: WB I-96 (EXPRESS) at 8/Davison is closed. Local lanes remain open. Please make sure to pay attention as you travel through that area
Eastbound I 96 Express will be closed at the Southfield. Both north and southbound M39 ramps will be closed as well. Local lanes will remain open. Please be careful in that area.
Final Update: Preliminary Information At approximately 1010 PM, MSP 911 started to receive calls of two vehicles shooting at each other on the express lanes of I 96. The male driver of one of the vehicles was shot and killed.
The female passenger of the same vehicle was shot and was transported to the hospital, where she has been pronounced dead. One suspect in the other car fled on foot, jumped the median wall and was struck and killed by a non involved driver.
The non involved driver was not hurt. The motive for the shooting is unknown. Troopers and detectives are currently canvassing the area, speaking with witnesses and gathering evidence. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call our tip line at 855.Mich-Tip.
More information will be released as we continue to sort out the details. This scene is extensive and drivers should consider another route for the foreseeable future. The local lanes are remaining open.
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