Crime & Safety
1 Arrested In Oakland County Freeway Shooting: Police
Police said there were no injuries.
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP, MI — One person has been arrested in connection with a Wednesday freeway shooting in Oakland County, according to Michigan State Police.
The shooting happened at 5:40 p.m. on northbound Interstate 75 near Ortonville Road in Independence Township, according to police.
Police did not release specific details about the shooting, but noted there were no injuries.
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Investigators worked through the night and identified the suspect, who was then arrested. They also recovered the suspect's car and a firearm.
Police did not release the suspect's name, but said he was placed in the Oakland County. He is expected to be charged with felonious assault and carrying a concealed weapon.
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No other details were released.
"The Michigan State Police takes freeway shootings and incidents of road rage involving firearms extremely seriously," police said in a statement. "These crimes put everyone traveling on our freeways at risk, and they will be thoroughly investigated. Those responsible will be identified and held accountable through the criminal justice system."
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