Monday, October 22 2012 11:20 AM EDT2012-10-22 15:20:30 GMT
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools officials say students at schools in Wixom are having indoor recess Monday as authorities continue to search for whoever is responsible for a series of random shootings.
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools officials say students at schools in Wixom are having indoor recess Monday as authorities continue to search for whoever is responsible for a series of random shootings.
Monday, October 22 2012 10:16 AM EDT2012-10-22 14:16:33 GMT
Police released a sketch Sunday of a suspected shooter they believe is randomly firing at cars. So far, no one's been hurt. But, police want to stop the shooter before he strikes again.
Police released a sketch Sunday of a suspected shooter they believe is randomly firing at cars. As many as 16 incidents have been reported in three counties. So far, no one's been hurt. But, police want to stop the shooter before he strikes again.
Friday, October 19 2012 5:26 PM EDT2012-10-19 21:26:47 GMT
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.
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.
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 FOX 2 News Staff
Update: Task force to meet on Tuesday to discuss effort to track down gunman.
Ten of the 22 recent shootings have happened in Wixom and police have increased patrols at and near several schools in the community.
Residents FOX 2 spoke with on Tuesday say they're concerned and are on alert while trying to reduce the number of trips they're taking around town. No one has been hurt and no shootings have been reported since last week.
Most of the incidents involved cars near Interstate 96. Tipsters tell police the gunman appears to be a man in his 30's and authorities have released a sketch of a possible suspect.
Wixom Police say a multi-jurisdictional task force investigating the apparently random shootings in Ingham, Livingston and Oakland counties met Monday morning.
During that meeting, we're told the task force was informed that six police agencies have received 22 reports of shooting incidents. The Wixom Police Department and the Ingham County Sheriff's Office have received the most reports with ten and seven respectively. The Oakland County Sheriff's Office has received two reports. The Livingston County Sheriff's Office, the Perry Police Department and the Shiawassee County Sheriff's Office have all received one report.
"They heard a noise or something happened to their car in that timeline. They saw the news and two and two clicked and they called and we've sent investigators out or their communities have and verified that there's a bullet hole in the car. One case we actually recovered a spent round in a tire," said Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard told FOX 2 on Monday.
Police say there have been no new shooting incidents reported since October 18.
The task force is also said to have investigated over half of the more than 100 tips that have been received.
Meanwhile, the shooter may be driving a dark colored, sporty looking car. Some have said it could be an Oldsmobile Alero, Toyota Camry, Chevy Caviler or Ford Mustang.
Anyone with information about these shootings is asked to call 1-800-SPEAK-UP. Tipsters can remain anonymous.
We're told the task force is made up of members from the Wixom Police Department, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, the Livingston County Sheriff's Office, the Ingham County Sheriff's Office, the Walled Lake Police Department, Michigan State Police, the Michigan State University Police Department, the Michigan Intelligence Operation Center and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:38 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:38:44 GMT
After initially defying federal regulators, Chrysler abruptly agreed Tuesday to recall some older-model Jeeps with fuel tanks that could rupture and cause fires in rear-end collisions.
After initially defying federal regulators, Chrysler abruptly agreed Tuesday to recall some older-model Jeeps with fuel tanks that could rupture and cause fires in rear-end collisions.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:29 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:29:11 GMT
An angry pastor is trying to keep his cool. He is mad at whoever tore apart his air conditioning unit to steal the copper, but he also says the entire community shares the blame.
An angry pastor is trying to keep his cool. He is mad at whoever tore apart his air conditioning unit to steal the copper, but he also says the entire community shares the blame.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:46 PM EDT2013-06-19 01:46:58 GMT
Nearly a hundred years ago, two girls from Detroit put a message in a bottle and threw it into the waters of the St. Clair River. Now that message is back on dry land after being found by a diver in 30 feet of water.
Nearly a hundred years ago, two girls from Detroit put a message in a bottle and threw it into the waters of the St. Clair River. Now that message is back on dry land after being found by a diver in 30 feet of water.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:26 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:26:33 GMT
The latest dig in the search for former Teamsters' boss Jimmy Hoffa will resume on Wednesday in an Oakland Township field. So far, crews have found two concrete slabs and animal bones.
The latest dig in the search for former Teamsters' boss Jimmy Hoffa will resume on Wednesday in an Oakland Township field. So far, crews have found two concrete slabs and animal bones.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:54 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:54:19 GMT
Who will open for Bon Jovi at Ford Field on July 18? Your vote will decide. 20 bands left in the Fox Rocks contest. Voting period: Now through July 10. Time to 'Fox Rocks' the vote.
Who will open for Bon Jovi at Ford Field on July 18? Your vote will decide. 20 bands left in the Fox Rocks contest. Voting period: Now through July 10. Time to 'Fox Rocks' the vote.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:20 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:20:44 GMT
Detroit Metropolitan Airport officials evacuated a section of the McNamara Terminal Tuesday morning after a canine picked up the scent of explosives on the apron, where planes load.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport officials evacuated a section of the McNamara Terminal Tuesday morning after a canine picked up the scent of explosives on the apron, where planes load.
Wixom Police patrol car (Credit: FOX 2 News)
Forensic sketch of a possible person of interest in a series of seemingly random shootings.
