Metro Detroit freeway shooting was intentional, victim in critical condition

Freeway shooting on I-94 near Telegraph.

A shooting on a Metro Detroit freeway shutdown prompted a large police investigation on I-94 early Friday morning.

A victim is in surgery and currently listed in critical condition after being struck by multiple gunshot wounds while on the freeway in Taylor. Police believe the shooting was intentional

The felonious assault occurred around 2 a.m., and Taylor police were the first to respond. The investigation shutdown westbound I-94 near Telegraph. 

Responding police officers administered aid to the victim, who was later identified as a passenger in a vehicle. The driver was not hurt.

Taylor EMS transported the victim to Beaumont Hospital in Dearborn.

Police say the suspect vehicle was identified as a pickup truck that was occupied by several people, which continued driving westbound on I-94. 

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During their investigation, police determined the male victim was targeted. All evidence has been collected from the scene.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Metro South Post at 734-287-5000 or Crime Stoppers at 800-SPEAK-UP.

The highway has since been reopened, the Michigan Department of Transportation tweeted Friday.