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Suspect Arrested After Freeway Shooting on I-75 in Oakland County

Michigan State Police recovered a vehicle and firearm and say the suspect faces felonious assault and concealed-weapon charges as evidence is processed and witnesses are sought.

Overview

  • State police say shots were fired on northbound I-75 near Ortonville/Baldwin Road around 5:40 p.m. on Sept. 16, and no one was injured during the incident.
  • Troopers closed northbound lanes for hours to search the scene and collect evidence, reopening the freeway after their initial investigation.
  • Detectives worked overnight to identify a suspect and located the vehicle and a gun believed to have been used, leading to an arrest reported on Sept. 17.
  • The arrested person is being held in the Oakland County Jail and is expected to be arraigned on charges of felonious assault and carrying a concealed weapon.
  • Michigan State Police warned that freeway shootings and road‑rage incidents with firearms endanger all drivers and encouraged anyone with information or video to contact investigators while evidence processing continues.