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Northbound Southfield Freeway Closed as Police Investigate Reported Shooting

Investigators are scouring the scene to verify caller reports.

Overview

  • Calls about a possible vehicle-involved shooting on northbound M-39 near Plymouth Road came in around 1:29–1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27.
  • Michigan State Police and on-scene officers have closed northbound lanes from Warren Road to Joy Road while they process the scene.
  • Authorities report no injuries have been identified so far and investigators are searching the roadway for evidence such as shell casings.
  • Officials are asking drivers to avoid the area and seek alternate routes while the investigation remains active and lanes are expected to stay closed.
  • The closure affects a major Detroit commuter corridor and is likely to cause sustained delays until police complete their work and release the roadway.