Ride-Share Driver, Teen Critically Wounded in Shooting on Detroit’s Lodge Freeway

Overview

• The shooting occurred around 9 a.m. Saturday on the northbound Lodge Freeway near Meyers Road in Detroit, leading to lane closures and traffic backups.
• State police say a 30-year-old Hamtramck man driving a ride-share and his 17-year-old Detroit passenger were hospitalized in critical condition after being hit by multiple rounds.
• A preliminary investigation found the ride-share vehicle entered the freeway from Livernois Avenue before it was fired upon and came to a stop at Meyers.
• Troopers are searching the freeway for evidence and reviewing technology along the victims’ route to help identify a suspect vehicle.
• Authorities have not released a suspect description or motive, and they are asking anyone with information to call 855-MICH-TIP.