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Eastpointe family of road rage victim questions why shooter wasn’t charged
Read full article: Eastpointe family of road rage victim questions why shooter wasn’t chargedThe family of teenager Ty Hale, who was killed in an Eastpointe road rage incident, wants to know why the other driver isn’t facing charges.
21-year-old charged with killing Belleville resident in Canton road rage shooting
Read full article: 21-year-old charged with killing Belleville resident in Canton road rage shootingA 21-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a Belleville resident who was fatally shot in broad daylight during a Canton Township road rage dispute, officials said.
Driver critically injured in Roseville road rage shooting, officials say
Read full article: Driver critically injured in Roseville road rage shooting, officials sayOfficials say that a driver is rushed to the hospital after a road rage shooting.Police say the incident happened along Gratiot Avenue in Roseville.
Man who killed Belleville resident in Canton road rage shooting arrested in Illinois, police say
Read full article: Man who killed Belleville resident in Canton road rage shooting arrested in Illinois, police sayThe person responsible for killing a Belleville resident during a road rage shooting that happened in broad daylight in Canton Township has been arrested in Illinois, officials said.
‘Recipe for disaster’: A deeper dive into the alarming increase in road rage incidents across the US
Read full article: ‘Recipe for disaster’: A deeper dive into the alarming increase in road rage incidents across the USRoad rage incidents are sharply on the rise, and police in Metro Detroit and across the United States are still trying to figure out what exactly is to blame.
Man fires shots at woman’s car after she cut him off, sparking argument on highway in Allen Park
Read full article: Man fires shots at woman’s car after she cut him off, sparking argument on highway in Allen ParkA man fired shots at a woman’s car after she cut him off on the highway, sparking an argument between the two drivers in Allen Park, officials said.
Michigan State Police want to hear from people who witnessed driver of Durango point gun out window
Read full article: Michigan State Police want to hear from people who witnessed driver of Durango point gun out windowMichigan State Police want to hear from anyone who witnessed the driver of a red Durango point a pink AR pistol out of his window.
Canton Twp. police search for 2 vehicles in road rage shooting that killed 37-year-old Belleville man
Read full article: Canton Twp. police search for 2 vehicles in road rage shooting that killed 37-year-old Belleville manA 37-year-old Belleville man has died after being shot several times during a road rage altercation in Canton Township.
Violent road rage incident in Garden City ends in shots fired, innocent women killed in crash
Read full article: Violent road rage incident in Garden City ends in shots fired, innocent women killed in crashPolice are investigating a fatal road rage shooting incident in Garden City that ended in shots fired and led to an innocent woman being killed in a crash.
‘We heard six to 10 shots’: Garden City woman dies following road rage shooting incident
Read full article: ‘We heard six to 10 shots’: Garden City woman dies following road rage shooting incidentPolice are investigating a road rage shooting incident that sent an innocent woman to the hospital with severe injuries.
Stop-and-go traffic sparks road rage dispute in Oakland County; shots fired through back windshield
Read full article: Stop-and-go traffic sparks road rage dispute in Oakland County; shots fired through back windshieldTwo drivers got into a road rage dispute overnight while waiting in stop-and-go traffic on a freeway in Oakland County, and it led to shots being fired from a minivan through the other vehicle’s back windshield, police said.
2 arrested in Sterling Heights for cutting people off, giving middle finger, causing crash, shooting
Read full article: 2 arrested in Sterling Heights for cutting people off, giving middle finger, causing crash, shootingTwo people were arrested in connection with a Sterling Heights road rage case after they cut off other cars and gave the driver of a minivan the middle finger, causing the vehicles to crash into each other and sparking a shooting, officials said.
Corvette driver shoots pepper ball gun at sedan during road rage incident while merging in Chesterfield
Read full article: Corvette driver shoots pepper ball gun at sedan during road rage incident while merging in ChesterfieldThe driver of a yellow Corvette fired a pepper ball gun at a sedan because he was “concerned for his safety” during a road rage incident while the two vehicles were merging at a construction zone in Chesterfield Township, officials said.
Video shows suspected road rage crash that injured 2 motorcyclists in Dearborn Heights
Read full article: Video shows suspected road rage crash that injured 2 motorcyclists in Dearborn HeightsPolice are investigating a suspected road rage crash that involved two motorcyclists and a white SUV in Dearborn Heights.
Driver involved in Dearborn road rage dispute runs over woman after argument, police say
Read full article: Driver involved in Dearborn road rage dispute runs over woman after argument, police sayTwo drivers involved in a road rage incident in Dearborn got out of their cars to argue before one of the women got back in her car and struck the other, police said.
Driver points gun at man who confronted him about brake checking in Rochester Hills, police say
Read full article: Driver points gun at man who confronted him about brake checking in Rochester Hills, police sayA road rage driver pointed a gun at another man who rolled down his window and confronted him about brake checking on a road in Rochester Hills, police said.
State police: Man says he was shot while driving on Davison Freeway near Woodward
Read full article: State police: Man says he was shot while driving on Davison Freeway near WoodwardA 23-year-old man was treated for a gunshot wound to his back that he said he suffered while driving on Davison Freeway near Woodward Avenue on Wednesday night.
4 arrested after road rage gun battle, crash in Garden City
Read full article: 4 arrested after road rage gun battle, crash in Garden CityTwo cars involved in a road rage race and exchanging gunfire crashed at Middlebelt Road and Marquette Street in Garden City, hitting an innocent bystander in a Jeep.
Toledo drivers exit highway in Monroe County to continue confrontation after road rage shooting
Read full article: Toledo drivers exit highway in Monroe County to continue confrontation after road rage shootingTwo drivers from Toledo exited U.S. 23 in Monroe County to continue a road rage confrontation that included one firing shots at the other, police said.
Police: Man smashes car window with bat outside of Wyandotte restaurant in road rage incident
Read full article: Police: Man smashes car window with bat outside of Wyandotte restaurant in road rage incidentPolice in Wyandotte are searching for a man who struck a vehicle with a bat in a road rage incident.
Man waves gun at car with 8 kids inside because driver honked at him to move at Livonia green light
Read full article: Man waves gun at car with 8 kids inside because driver honked at him to move at Livonia green lightA man involved in a road rage incident waved a gun at a car with eight children inside because the driver of that car honked at him when he wasn’t moving at a green light in Livonia, officials said.
Police: Man says he was shot during I-96 road rage incident in Detroit
Read full article: Police: Man says he was shot during I-96 road rage incident in DetroitA man told police he was shot during a road rage incident Tuesday night while driving in the express lanes of I-96 near Outer Drive in Detroit.
19-year-old Troy man who shot at tow truck driver in road rage incident on I-696 arrested
Read full article: 19-year-old Troy man who shot at tow truck driver in road rage incident on I-696 arrestedA driver angry about a tow truck being in his way on I-696 pulled out a gun and shoot at it, officials said.
Man faces murder charge in Troy road rage shooting of Detroit fire lieutenant
Read full article: Man faces murder charge in Troy road rage shooting of Detroit fire lieutenantA Detroit man is facing several charges following the fatal shooting of a Detroit Fire Department lieutenant in Troy on Monday.
Detroit Fire Department lieutenant dies after road rage shooting at Troy gas station
Read full article: Detroit Fire Department lieutenant dies after road rage shooting at Troy gas stationA Detroit Fire Department lieutenant has died after being shot Monday night during a road rage altercation at an Oakland County gas station.
Gun found in brush 5 hours after road rage crash on M-14 in Plymouth
Read full article: Gun found in brush 5 hours after road rage crash on M-14 in PlymouthState police searched for five hours and found a gun in the brush near M-14 in Plymouth Township after an argument between two drivers resulted in a crash.
Passenger shot when 2 drivers exchange words following near-crash in Detroit
Read full article: Passenger shot when 2 drivers exchange words following near-crash in DetroitA passenger was shot over the weekend during a road rage incident that began with a near-crash and escalated when the involved drivers exchanged angry words, police said.
Driver fires gun after car that wouldn’t let him merge later merged in front of him on Mackinac Bridge
Read full article: Driver fires gun after car that wouldn’t let him merge later merged in front of him on Mackinac BridgeA Michigan man fired a gun during a road rage incident after a driver who wouldn’t let him merge into a lane later merged in front of him on the Mackinac Bridge, police said.
Road rage driver throws iced tea through van window onto victims in Troy; van struck by gunshot
Read full article: Road rage driver throws iced tea through van window onto victims in Troy; van struck by gunshotA man who was driving erratically in Troy threw iced tea on two victims through the window of a work van when it stopped at a red light and then shot the van as it drove away, officials said.
Michigan State Police investigating I-94 road rage shooting in Detroit
Read full article: Michigan State Police investigating I-94 road rage shooting in DetroitDETROIT – A stretch of I-94 was closed down Sunday night due to an investigation into a shooting on the freeway. According to authorities, the victim was driving eastbound on I-94 between Woodward Avenue and I-75 at about 6:45 p.m. when another vehicle performed a brake check before firing shots. Police said the suspect vehicle exited at Van Dyke. Eastbound I-94 between the Lodge Freeway and Woodward Avenue was closed as officers investigated. On Monday morning, state police said the suspect vehicle was found and individuals were taken into custody.
Road rage shooting on Detroit’s east side critically injuries 50-year-old man
Read full article: Road rage shooting on Detroit’s east side critically injuries 50-year-old manDETROIT – Police are investigating a road rage incident on Detroit’s east side Friday that put a 50-year-old man in the hospital with critical injuries. Police said an argument between a 50-year-old man and a 31-year-old man escalated into gunfire being exchanged between the two. The 50-year-old man was struck and and was rushed to a hospital, where he is in critical condition. The 31-year-old man was taken in to be questioned by police. More: Detroit crime news
Michigan man who threw woman to ground in road-rage incident ordered to pay $390K
Read full article: Michigan man who threw woman to ground in road-rage incident ordered to pay $390KGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – A Michigan man who caused a woman to suffer a traumatic brain injury when he slammed her to the ground after a road-rage incident has been ordered to pay more than $390,000 in medical restitution. Alvarez had earlier pleaded no contest to assault with intent to do great bodily injury less than murder. Samantha Sutherlin, 24, had pulled into a Grand Rapids parking lot in February after some type of road-rage incident involving Alvarez when Alvarez threw her to the ground. The mother said her husband had to quit his job to care for their daughter and her two small children. During the hearing, Alvarez apologized.
Washtenaw County deputies find body while executing search warrant
Read full article: Washtenaw County deputies find body while executing search warrantBRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP, Mich. – While serving a search warrant Saturday, the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office located the body of a man wanted in connection with a Christmas Eve road rage shooting. ORIGINAL STORY: Washtenaw County deputies search for suspect in road rage shootingAccording to authorities, the road rage incident happened neat the intersection of Alber and Textile roads in Lodi Township at about 9:45 a.m. Deputies said the suspect fired gunshots, hitting the victim’s vehicle multiple times. The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office said they were able to identify a potential suspect through tips provided to authorities. Police said the deputies spent several hours attempting to make contact to serve a search warrant Saturday before discovering the 51-year-old man’s body inside the home. Anyone with information is asked to contact Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office at 734-973-7711.
Washtenaw County deputies search for suspect in road rage shooting
Read full article: Washtenaw County deputies search for suspect in road rage shootingThe Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office is searching for the vehicle in connection with a "road rage" incident on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020, in Lodi Township. Photo provided by Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office. LODI TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect in a road rage shooting on Christmas Eve. UPDATE: Washtenaw County deputies find body while executing search warrantDeputies said the suspect was in a 2006-2007 burgundy Chevy Impala with a damaged mirror on the driver’s side and a black front replacement bumper. Anyone with information is asked to contact Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Harvey at harveyj@washtenaw.org or submit an anonymous tip at 734-973-7711.
Men are more aggressive behind the wheel, AAA says
Read full article: Men are more aggressive behind the wheel, AAA saysDETROIT, Mich. – The American Automobile Association claims it has settled who is more aggressive on the road -- the data shows men are more likely to speed, tailgate, drive dangerously and express road rage. Metro Detroiters agree that road rage isn’t worth the risk, but when it comes down to who is more likely to have road rage -- drivers were divided. Data gathered by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety confirms the perception that men tend to speed, tailgate, merge dangerously, and make rude gestures or honk at other drivers more than women. The data also found that younger drivers were more aggressive than older drivers. Regardless of gender or sex, nearly 80% of American drivers demonstrate aggressive behavior behind the wheel -- with speeding topping the list.
Police wrestle with driver after Oakland County road rage incident gets out of control
Read full article: Police wrestle with driver after Oakland County road rage incident gets out of controlTROY, Mich. – An incident of road rage got way out of hand Monday evening in Oakland County leading to police wrestling with one of the drivers. Police are seeing more road rage incidents with higher intensity including this particular one. Yesterday evening the driver of a Dodge Caliber called 911 to report being chased along I-75 by a Chevy Cruze. It initially started with one man getting out of his car and threatening to shoot the other driver. Even after a Troy squad car cut off the Chevy Cruze, the female driver still tried to get away.
Police seek man wanted for Dearborn road rage shooting
Read full article: Police seek man wanted for Dearborn road rage shootingDEARBORN, Mich. – Dearborn police released images of the suspect wanted for a road rage shooting that took place around 5:40 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18. Police say the shooting happened in the area of Warren Avenue near Chase Road. The Dearborn Police Department will aggressively investigate this incident and the person responsible will be held accountable,” said Dearborn Police Chief, Ronald Haddad. CRIME HEADLINESDearborn police released this photo of the man wanted for a road rage shooting incident. (Dearborn police)Dearborn police are encouraging anyone who recognizes the vehicle or suspect to contact authorities.
Police investigating potential road rage shooting on Southfield Freeway
Read full article: Police investigating potential road rage shooting on Southfield FreewayDETROIT – There have been at least 18 shootings on Metro Detroit freeways since June. The driver told police his car was shot multiple times by someone in a Maserati somewhere between McNichols and Eight Mile roads. That’s when the victim claims the Maserati driver fired shots and fled northbound. Lt. Mike Shaw with Michigan State Patrol urges drivers to avoid engaging in arguments while on the road. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Michigan State Police Metro South Post at 734-287-500.
Road rage sparks shooting on WB I-94 near I-75, police say
Read full article: Road rage sparks shooting on WB I-94 near I-75, police sayDETROIT – A road rage incident sparked a shooting Tuesday in the westbound lanes of I-94 near I-75, according to authorities. The westbound lanes of I-94 were closed for about two hours at I-75 near the Woodward Avenue exit in Downtown Detroit -- a busy spot during rush hour. Michigan State Police officials said a man called police around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday to say someone had shot at him on the freeway. It’s unclear what sparked the road rage, but the man told police multiple shots were fired, according to MSP. Nobody was injured in the shooting, but the man’s car was hit by gunfire, officials said.
Police: Road rage leads to shots fired on Davison Freeway
Read full article: Police: Road rage leads to shots fired on Davison FreewayHIGHLAND PARK, Mich. – Police said a case of road rage on the Davison Freeway led to shots being fired. The incident happened around 6:15 p.m. on Thursday on the right shouder of the westbound lanes near Hamilton Avenue. Michigan State Police shut down westbound lanes of the Davison Freeway from I-75 to The Lodge for most of the night to search for evidence. The shooting is still under investigation. READ: More local crime reports
Oak Park man charged in road rage incident involving gunfire
Read full article: Oak Park man charged in road rage incident involving gunfireOAK PARK An Oak Park man has been charged in connection with a road rage incident involving gunfire. He was given a $20,000 personal bond and is scheduled to appear in court at 1 p.m. on Aug. 31. According to police, on July 30 at around 5:42 p.m. Ferndale officers responded to the area of eastbound Eight Mile Road near Livernois for a possible shooting. Officers met the complainant in a parking lot near Eight Mile Road and Woodward Avenue. After an investigation Goriel was arrested several hours later by Ferndale police detectives.
Michigan State Police investigating shooting on I-94 in Ypsilanti Township
Read full article: Michigan State Police investigating shooting on I-94 in Ypsilanti TownshipYPSILANTI TOWNSHIP, Mich. Michigan State Police Brighton Troopers are investigating a shooting on I-94 in Ypsilanti Township, near the city of Rawsonville. The shooting happened at 12:40 p.m. on Friday. Police believe the shooting stemmed from road rage, no injuries were reported. READ: People are just mad: There have been 13 road rage shootings in Metro Detroit in 3 weeksPolice said the suspects are four Black men who fled the scene in a black Malibu vehicle, last seen traveling eastbound on I-94 from Rawsonville Road. Anyone with information is asked to call MSP Brighton Post at 810-227-1051.
People are just mad': There have been 13 road rage shootings in Metro Detroit in 3 weeks
Read full article: People are just mad': There have been 13 road rage shootings in Metro Detroit in 3 weeksDETROIT Its a number police cant remember seeing in the past -- 13 road rage shootings in Metro Detroit over the last three weeks. We havent had this many road rage incidents without firearms, let alone with firearms, we havent seen things like this -- where people are just mad about something, Michigan State Police Lt. Mike Shaw said. The freeway shootings are happening, in most cases, because of everyday agitations on the road. A simple lane violation, disrespecting someone, somebody looked at them wrong -- going too fast or too slow, Shaw said. So far, there have been 12 shootings in Wayne County and one in Oakland County.
Driver fatally shot in road rage incident in Downtown Detroit
Read full article: Driver fatally shot in road rage incident in Downtown DetroitDETROIT One 24-year-old is dead and a 28-year-old woman in custody following a shooting that stemmed from a case of road rage. Police say around 10:50 p.m. Saturday night, the 24-year-old was behind the wheel of a land rover when he got in an altercation with 2 people on bicycles. A literal nightmare for driver, Halimah Consuelo and her friend Emanuelle Bakur. You hope that when those things do happen that people can react accordingly and responsibly and not out of emotion and rage, said Consuelo. You want to be able to protect yourself youre gonna feel a wave of man its approaching you especially in situation like that but is it.
Man shoots driver who didn’t let him merge onto Meyers Road on Detroit’s west side, police say
Read full article: Man shoots driver who didn’t let him merge onto Meyers Road on Detroit’s west side, police sayDETROIT – A man angry that another driver didn’t let him merge onto Meyers Road in Detroit pulled up alongside that driver and shot him, police said. The incident happened around 3:30 p.m. Feb. 1 at the intersection of Puritan Avenue and James Couzens Freeway, according to authorities. A man in a Silver Mazda Hatchback tried to merge onto Meyers Road on Detroit’s west side in front of a 35-year-old man, officials said. The 35-year-old man didn’t allow the Hatchback to merge, so the driver followed him to Puritan Avenue and James Couzens Freeway, according to police. The 35-year-old man was struck by gunfire, but still managed to drive himself to the 13000 block of Puritan Avenue, police said.
Harper Woods woman charged with waving gun at another driver during road rage incident
Read full article: Harper Woods woman charged with waving gun at another driver during road rage incidentTROY, Mich. – A Harper Woods woman has been charged with waving a gun at another driver during a road rage incident in Oakland County, police said. Troy police were called at 6:11 p.m. Friday to southbound I-75 north of West Big Beaver Road. A driver told them he had been involved in a traffic altercation with the driver of a tan 2015 Kia Optima, officials said. At one point during the exchange, the woman flashed a gun at him out her window, according to authorities. Monea Smith, 30, of Harper Woods, had also contacted police about the altercation, officials said.