ROSEVILLE, MI — Michigan State Police are asking anyone who saw a shooting on I-94 in Roseville to contact investigators after a suspect fired shots on the eastbound side of the freeway late Saturday night. Troopers said the victim was able to drive to a local hospital and was not hurt. No other injuries were reported.
The shooting happened near 12 Mile at about 11:32 p.m. on Sept. 19, according to MSP. Troopers confirmed a shooting had taken place and later closed part of eastbound I-94 while they searched the roadway for evidence. All lanes have since reopened.
Shots fired near 12 Mile around 11:32 p.m.
State police said an unknown suspect fired shots on the eastbound side of I-94 near 12 Mile in Roseville. The agency has not said what may have led to the gunfire or whether the suspect was in another vehicle, on foot or otherwise connected to traffic on the freeway.
The timing places the incident late on a Saturday night, when traffic can still be heavy along the corridor. Troopers have not released a description of the suspect or any vehicle involved. For now, the confirmed facts are limited to the location, time and the fact that shots were fired.
Victim reached hospital without injuries after the shooting
Authorities said the person targeted in the shooting drove to a nearby hospital after the gunfire. Despite the dangerous setting, police said the victim was not hurt. Officials did not say how many rounds were fired or whether the victim’s vehicle was struck.
No other injuries were reported, which helped limit the immediate harm from the incident. Even so, a freeway shooting can create serious risk for drivers nearby, especially at night. Investigators have not released information about whether there were passengers in the victim’s vehicle.
Eastbound lanes closed for a freeway evidence sweep
To investigate the shooting, troopers shut down eastbound I-94 between I-696 and 11 Mile while they searched for evidence. The closure allowed officers to work the scene and look for any clues left behind after the gunfire. MSP has not said what items, if any, were recovered.
All lanes have reopened, restoring traffic on the stretch of freeway. The closure was temporary, but it underscored the seriousness of the investigation and the need to preserve the scene before vehicles were allowed back through the area.
State police have not identified a suspect
As of the latest update, Michigan State Police had not announced an arrest and had not identified a suspect. Troopers continue to investigate what happened and how the shooting unfolded on the eastbound side of the freeway.
Officials also have not said whether they believe the shooting was targeted or random. They have not released any details about possible motives, and no information has been given about whether surveillance cameras or witness accounts have already produced leads.
Witnesses asked to help investigators
Michigan State Police are urging anyone who witnessed the shooting to get in touch with troopers. In freeway cases like this, witness statements can help investigators piece together the sequence of events, identify vehicles and narrow the search for a suspect.
The agency did not include a public phone number in the update, but said people with information should call MSP. Anyone who saw the shooting, the suspect or a vehicle leaving the area may be able to provide information that helps move the case forward.