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.
In a shocking and senseless act of violence, a Detroit man has been accused of shooting at a woman driving with her two young children on I-94. The suspect allegedly believed the woman was someone else and opened fire on her vehicle, putting the lives of the innocent family at risk.
The incident occurred on a busy highway, where the woman was driving with her children in the backseat. The suspect, who has not been identified, reportedly fired multiple shots at the woman’s car before fleeing the scene.
Fortunately, no one was injured in the shooting, but the emotional trauma inflicted on the family is immeasurable. The woman and her children were left shaken and terrified by the unprovoked attack.
Authorities are currently investigating the incident and working to apprehend the suspect. It is unclear what motivated the man to target the woman and her children, but the reckless and dangerous nature of his actions is deeply concerning.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the senseless violence that plagues our communities and the need for greater efforts to address and prevent such acts. Our thoughts are with the woman and her children as they recover from this traumatic experience.
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