Southbound traffic on the Lodge Freeway (M-10) ground to a halt near 7 Mile Road yesterday after a reported shooting that turned a routine commute into a crime scene. Troopers and investigators shut down the southbound lanes while they combed the freeway and service drives for evidence. Authorities said the caller who reported the incident was not struck, and no injuries were reported.
Investigators told Metro Detroit News that the driver of a Dodge Ram claimed he was "brake checked" by a Chevy SUV. After the Ram shifted into the center lane, the SUV allegedly pulled alongside and someone inside fired several shots. According to the outlet, the driver was not hit, and crews shut down the freeway near 7 Mile while they collected shell casings and other potential evidence.
What investigators say
Troopers later met up with the caller near I-75 and Trumbull, and Metro Detroit News reported that authorities were seen searching the freeway for evidence, including with a K-9 unit. Investigators said the case remains open as detectives work to identify the vehicles involved and gather forensic evidence from the scene. No suspect description or vehicle details were immediately released.
Lodge's recent incidents
The Lodge has seen more than its share of freeway violence in recent years, with shootings and crash-related gunfire repeatedly shutting down key Detroit routes. Earlier this year, Hoodline covered a January 4 shooting that left a rideshare driver and a teenage passenger critically hurt. Those investigations also leaned on Michigan State Police work and tips from the public.
Traffic and how to help
Drivers should expect lingering delays in the area and consider alternate routes. For live camera views and lane updates, MDOT's Mi Drive site and the 511 line remain the go-to tools. Anyone with information about Monday night's shooting is urged to contact Michigan State Police or Crime Stoppers. Authorities have previously asked witnesses to call 1-855-642-4847, according to CBS Detroit.
