BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Two semi-truck drivers were shot at while traveling eastbound on I-94, near Battle Creek, Wednesday, June 12, night.
Battle Creek Police responded to a report of two semi-truck drivers who had been shot at while traveling eastbound on I-94, at mile marker 94 near Battle Creek, around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 12.
Upon further investigation, both drivers shared with officers that they had been traveling eastbound, side by side, when an older-looking, black Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra, standard cab with trash in the truck bed, passed the two semis on the right shoulder of the roadway. Once the vehicle had passed, both semi-truck drivers saw the suspect put his arm out of the vehicle’s window with a gun in their hand. Both semi-truck drivers ducked, and they shared that they heard at least one gunshot. The two semi-truck drivers then looked back up to see the suspect’s vehicle continue eastbound on I-94.
There were no reported injuries during the incident, and no damage was found on either of the trucks or trailers during the investigation.
Police believe that this is an isolated incident, and the public is not in any danger.
The BCPD is still actively investigating this incident. If you were in this area Wednesday night, and/or might have information that would help police in this incident, please contact the Battle Creek Police Department at 269-966-3322, or anonymously through Silent Observer at 269-964-3888.
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