• Semi-truck driver arrested after alleged road rage shooting on US-23 in Monroe County
• Michigan State Police say shots were fired at a family traveling in a passenger vehicle
• Suspect is being held in Monroe County Jail as investigation continues

LANSING, MI. (WOWO) A 33-year-old Clinton Township man is in custody after Michigan State Police say he fired shots from a semi-truck at a family vehicle during a reported road rage incident in Monroe County.

Incident reported on US-23

According to a social media statement from Michigan State Police First District, troopers from the Monroe Post responded Saturday at approximately 7:42 p.m. to northbound US-23 at Mile Marker 20, south of Milan Township, following reports of a possible shooting.

Investigators say a 53-year-old Clinton Township man contacted Monroe County Central Dispatch while traveling in a 2012 Hyundai with five family members, reporting that a semi-truck driver had fired a handgun during an ongoing road rage incident.

Allegations from investigators

Michigan State Police say the victim reported that the semi-truck driver displayed a pistol while driving and fired in the direction of the family’s vehicle while continuing to follow them on the highway.

Troopers conducted an on-scene investigation following the report and located the suspect, identified as a 33-year-old Clinton Township man operating a 2019 Peterbilt semi-truck.

Arrest and current status

Authorities arrested the suspect following the investigation. He was taken into custody and is currently being held at the Monroe County Jail.

Officials have not released information regarding potential charges as of the latest update, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Ongoing investigation and contact information

Michigan State Police say the case remains under active investigation. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Trooper Jordan Enders at (734) 242-3500, according to authorities.

The takeaway

• Michigan State Police say a semi-truck driver allegedly fired a weapon at a family vehicle during a road rage incident on US-23 in Monroe County.
• A 33-year-old Clinton Township man was arrested following the investigation and is being held at the Monroe County Jail as the case continues.
• Authorities have not released formal charges, and investigators are continuing to gather information related to the incident.