DETROIT – A shooting early Sunday, June 9, hospitalized two teenagers and shut down a stretch of the Lodge Freeway.
According to authorities, police received a phone call regarding a crashed vehicle on the Lodge Freeway, near McNichols Road at about 1:30 a.m. The caller reportedly said someone had shot at them and that they were hiding. Police said the victim’s vehicle was then struck by another vehicle, whose driver suffered minor injuries.
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Michigan State Police said the caller’s vehicle did have bullet holes in it and the driver -- an 18-year-old from West Bloomfield -- and the passenger -- a 19-year-old from Southfield -- were both located. They both reportedly had suffered gunshot wounds on their arms and were taken to a hospital, where they are listed in temporary serious condition.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Michigan State Police at 855-MICH-TIP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.
