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Witnesses sought after shooting on The Lodge Freeway near M-39 on Thanksgiving

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Posted at 8:33 AM, Dec 02, 2019
and last updated 2019-12-02 08:33:01-05

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WXYZ) — Michigan State Police are asking for witnesses after a shooting on the northbound Lodge Freeway near M-39 on Thanksgiving.

According to police, it happened around 6:35 p.m. on northbound M-10 near M-39.

Investigation found that a Dodge Charger was going north on M-10 when an person in a white, 4-door sedan, possibly a Chevy Malibu, fired shots at the Charger. The vehicle was struck four times.

The driver of the Charger, a 33-year-old from Lansing, was not injured, and indicated he observed the sedan and another vehicle driving erratically behind him.

That second vehicle is believed to be a maroon Dodge Durango.

The white sedan continued north on M-10 while the Dodge Durango exited at M-39. It is unknown whether the sedan and Durango were traveling together or if a prior incident between the two suspect vehicles had occurred.

State troopers are continuing to investigate the incident. Individuals who were driving along the highway around the time are encouraged to call Michigan State Police at 248-584-5740 can leave a tip on the MSP Mobile App.