A 24-year-old Indiana woman has been hospitalized after being shot through her vehicle while exiting the highway.
According to Benton Township police, the woman was stopped at the Pipestone Road I-94 exit ramp at about 6 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, when she was shot by a man demanding she get out of her vehicle.
When the victim refused his demand, the man – described at a black male in his late 20’s to early 30’s and wearing dark clothing – fired multiple gun shots into her vehicle. The victim was struck once, and two other bullets hit her vehicle. She was then able to drive herself to Corewell Health Lakeland in St. Joseph for treatment.
Benton Township Police tell us the incident appears to be a potential road rage situation, but the investigation is ongoing. Police also said the incident was captured on a nearby surveillance camera. A black pickup truck was observed stopped on the exit ramp in front of the victim’s vehicle, and a red station wagon type vehicle was stopped on the exit ramp behind the suspect vehicle.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Benton Township Police Department Detective Bureau (269) 925-1135 or Crime Stoppers at (574) 288-STOP.
