Delton man shot in buttock along I-96

LIVINGSTON, Mich. (WOOD) - A 46-year-old Delton man, on his way to Game 3 of the World Series in Detroit, was shot along I-96 Saturday afternoon in what may be connected to a series of random shootings in the past few weeks.

Authorities say the man, driving east on I-96 near the Ingham County line and a weigh station, was struck by something fired from an unknown location. The vehicle was struck in the driver’s side door.

The driver is a 46-year-old male from Delton and was hit in the left buttock area.

The driver went to a gas station for help after the shooting, and authorities said he is doing well and intends to go to Game 3 of the World Series. He is currently at Saint Joseph Mercy Hospital and is in good condition.

Earlier in the day around 11:52 a.m., Livingston County deputies say a vehicle going eastbound on I-96 was hit in the driver side rear window and the object went through that window and the passenger rear window.

The two people in the car, an 18-year-old male from Canton and his passenger, an 18-year-old woman from Plymouth, were not injured.

Michigan State Police and Livingston Sheriff Department closed down westbound I-96 starting at the Fowlerville Road exit Saturday afternoon to search for evidence in the shootings. Police helicopters are aiding in the search.

There is a $12,000 reward being offered as 70 investigators from local and state agencies work to catch the suspect.

Shots have been fired on at least 24 cars since Oct. 16. Most of the shootings involved cars near I-96. No injuries were reported before Saturday, and this is the first incident since Oct. 18.

Based on reports, authorities said the gunman appears to be a man in his 30s.