A driver on Detroit’s east side was injured earlier today after gunfire hit their vehicle on eastbound I-94 near Harper Avenue, according to Michigan State Police. The motorist later went to a local hospital to seek treatment, and troopers discovered the car had been struck multiple times. As they worked the scene at Chalmers Avenue, the freeway closure quickly tangled the morning commute.
Troopers said they were notified about the incident at about 4:55 a.m., though the shooting itself was reported to have occurred around 1:57 a.m. Michigan Department of Transportation traffic reports showed eastbound lanes at Chalmers Avenue were shut down while crews investigated and set up detours, which were visible on MDOT's MiDrive incident map. The MSP Second District also shared details as they responded, posting about the investigation in an update that remains available on X.
At approximately 4:55 a.m. on June 5, 2026, the Michigan State Police were notified of a shooting that occurred around 1:57 a.m. on eastbound I-94 near Harper Avenue in Detroit. A victim later arrived at a local hospital with gunshot wounds. During the investigation, troopers… pic.twitter.com/To2yCSvYQe
— MSP Second District (@mspmetrodet) June 5, 2026
According to CBS News Detroit, troopers said the victim’s vehicle was hit multiple times by gunfire, and the driver later went to a local hospital for treatment. The outlet reported that the scene remained under investigation into the morning and that officials had not released any suspect information.
Freeway Gunfire A Recurring Worry
Freeway shootings and road-rage flare-ups on Detroit’s expressways have been a steady concern in recent months, with troopers fielding multiple calls along I-94 and nearby ramps. A January 8 road-rage shooting on I-94 near the I-75 interchange was reported by ClickOnDetroit, and an April crash in Romulus that injured a trooper when a suspected drunk driver slammed into a Michigan State Police cruiser was detailed in Romulus I-94 chaos. Those cases have fueled calls for stepped-up patrols and fresh reminders for drivers to steer clear of confrontations on the freeway.
How To Share Tips
Officials are asking anyone with information to contact the Michigan State Police tip line at 1-855-MICH-TIP (1-855-642-4847) or Crime Stoppers of Michigan at 1-800-SPEAK-UP (1-800-773-2587). The state’s list of tip lines and online reporting options is available on the Michigan State Police tip lines page for people who want to provide information anonymously or by phone.
Michigan State Police continue to investigate and are asking anyone who witnessed the shooting or captured video to come forward. This report will be updated as officials release additional details.
