Thursday, October 18 2012 11:47 PM EDT2012-10-19 03:47:07 GMT
Wixom police say someone randomly fired shots at vehicles traveling northbound on Wixom Road Thursday afternoon between 2:00 and 2:15 p.m. We're told five vehicles were struck. No injuries were reported.
Wixom police say someone randomly fired shots at vehicles traveling northbound on Wixom Road Thursday afternoon between 2:00 and 2:15 p.m. We're told five vehicles were struck. No injuries were reported.
Wednesday, October 17 2012 5:10 PM EDT2012-10-17 21:10:27 GMT
There were two drive-by shooting incidents Tuesday night in Wixom. Police believe the shooter is choosing targets at random, which makes him that much more dangerous.
There were two drive-by shooting incidents Tuesday night in Wixom. Police believe the shooter is choosing targets at random, which makes him that much more dangerous.
By Robin Schwartz FOX 2 News Reporter
PONTIAC, Mich. -- Police are telling local drivers to be on alert. There is a shooter who appears to be targeting cars. There have been more than a dozen shootings in recent days in Wixom, Commerce Township and areas west along I-96.
"This, at first blush, looks like somebody that's randomly shooting at people in cars," said Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard. "Fortunately, no person has been hit, but there has been some very, very close calls."
Click on the second video in the player above to watch a portion of Bouchard's press conference.
The sheriff said police have now formed a task force to hunt down the shooter before someone is injured or killed.
In all, 15 to 16 shootings have taken place from 7:00 p.m. Tuesday to 6:40 p.m. Thursday. Eight of those apparently random incidents happened in Wixom. One man said he heard bullets whiz right past his head.
"The area basically runs from the Wixom-Commerce area and then travels west along 96 through Livingston and over into Ingham County," Bouchard explained.
The sheriff said right now it's not clear if there is one or more than one shooter. It's also not clear what kind of weapon is being used, but several people have described a dark colored, four door Caviler or Mustang, and there have been some frightening close calls.
"For example, one specific incident, the round went through the door and lodged in the passenger door obviously with the driver in between those two doors. Came within inches of striking that person," Bouchard said.
We're told one witness reported seeing a clean-shaven white man in his thirties. Police are also checking surveillance cameras in the areas where the shootings have taken place with the hope of finding any leads.
"I would encourage anyone with any information that they have to contact us and to give us that information," said Wixom Public Safety Director Clarence Goodlein.
Tipsters are being asked to call 1-800-SPEAK-UP. They can remain anonymous.
Monday, May 20 2013 7:06 AM EDT2013-05-20 11:06:04 GMT
An amber alert has been issued for Alonna Anderson, a three-year-old girl missing from Detroit. She was allegedly taken by her non-custodial father, Stacey Anderson.
An amber alert has been issued for Alonna Anderson, a three-year-old girl missing from Detroit. She was allegedly taken by her non-custodial father, Stacey Anderson.
Monday, May 20 2013 6:10 AM EDT2013-05-20 10:10:15 GMT
A trip to Subway turned into a nightmare for an elderly Berkley couple Friday afternoon in Commerce Township. Oakland County Sheriffs say a man left his 74-year-old wife in the car, while he ran inside
A trip to Subway turned into a nightmare for an elderly Berkley couple Friday afternoon in Commerce Township. Oakland County Sheriffs say a man left his 74-year-old wife in the car, while he ran inside
Sunday, May 19 2013 9:08 PM EDT2013-05-20 01:08:52 GMT
It's National Boating Safety Week - a good time to learn about new boating safety regulations. Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham talked with Fox 2 about what boaters need to know.
It's National Boating Safety Week - a good time to learn about new boating safety regulations. Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham talked with Fox 2 about what boaters need to know.
Sunday, May 19 2013 8:54 PM EDT2013-05-20 00:54:31 GMT
Four people were shot and injured Sunday outside a house on Lakepoint in Detroit. The shooter, in a gold truck, is still on the loose.
Four people were shot and injured Sunday outside a house on Lakepoint in Detroit. We're told a group of 10 people were drinking and partying outside the house when a gold truck rolled down the street and started firing.
Sunday, May 19 2013 1:52 PM EDT2013-05-19 17:52:35 GMT
Authorities have identified a 20-year-old man they've arrested in the firebombing of the suburban Detroit home of an heir to the Art Van Furniture business.
Authorities have identified a 20-year-old man they've arrested in the firebombing of the suburban Detroit home of an heir to the Art Van Furniture business.
Let It Rip Weekend: Doggy Insurance, Pit Bull Bans & $15 Minimum Wage
Sunday, May 19 2013 10:33 AM EDT2013-05-19 14:33:58 GMT
This time we're talking about a new requirement in Royal Oak that has some dog owners taking out $1 million insurance policies on their pooches. Plus, Waterford Township is considering repealing their
Should owners of dangerous dogs have to take out $1 million insurance policies? Are pit bull bans a good idea? Plus, should the minimum wage be raised to $15 an hour?
Sunday, May 19 2013 12:01 AM EDT2013-05-19 04:01:16 GMT
It was supposed to be their big night, but prom turned into a big headache for teens from a local high school. Police showed up to crack down on an unauthorized limo service.
It was supposed to be their big night, but prom turned into a big headache for teens from a local high school. Police showed up to crack down on an unauthorized limo service.
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Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard at a press conference Friday. (Credit: FOX 2 News)
Map showing the locations of the shooting incidents.
