DETROIT (WWJ) — A Detroit man is facing more than a dozen charges after allegedly shooting at a woman on the freeway in what Michigan State Police officials say is a case of mistaken identity.
James Edward Murden, 32, was arraigned Sunday on 17 total felony charges, including attempted murder and possession of a weapon by a prohibited person.
The shooting happened on Dec. 26 along I-94 near Mt. Elliott, according to MSP.
Authorities say a woman was driving home with her two children in her car the day after Christmas when she was shot.
Investigators used technology to develop Murden as a suspect and later determined that the car the woman was driving was mistaken for another person that the suspect knew, according to MSP.
Officials did not disclose the victim’s condition after the shooting.
Murden has been charged with three counts of assault with intent to murder, three counts of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, eight counts of felony firearm and one count each of carrying a concealed weapon, discharging a weapon at a vehicle and possession of a weapon by a prohibited person.
His bond was set at $300,000 cash or surety. MSP officials did not release any information about his next court date.
MSP officials have not said what led Murden to allegedly open fire on who he thought was a different person in the car.
A Detroit man has been charged in a mistaken identity freeway shooting that left one person injured. The incident took place on the I-94 freeway in Detroit, where the suspect allegedly fired shots at a vehicle that he believed belonged to a rival gang member.
The victim, who was driving a similar vehicle to the intended target, was struck by a bullet and sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect fled the scene but was later apprehended by police.
Authorities have charged the man with several offenses, including assault with intent to murder and felony firearm possession. It is believed that the shooting was a case of mistaken identity, as the victim had no connection to any gang activity.
This incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of senseless violence and the importance of accurate identification before taking any drastic actions. The victim in this case was lucky to survive, but not everyone may be so fortunate. Let this be a cautionary tale to always think before acting impulsively and to never resort to violence as a means of conflict resolution.
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