Police: Fragments of 7 bullets in road shootings from same gun

22 incidents reported from Oct. 16-18, most along I-96 corridor

Fragments of seven bullets found at the scenes of roadway shootings in Wixom and Livingston County came from the same gun, authorities said Tuesday.

The Oakland County Sheriff's Office Forensic Laboratory analyzed the bullet fragments from the seven sites, Under sheriff Michael McCabe said.

"We can't say with certainty what caliber weapon they came from at this point," McCabe said. "But seven of these incidents are from the same weapon."

Evidence from other shooting incidents is being reviewed by the Michigan State Police.

Wixom Police Chief Clarence Goodlein said investigators have received more than 200 tips from the public about the shootings, suspicious vehicles or suspects.

From Oct. 16-18, police said 22 shootings were reported in Oakland, Livingston, Ingham and Shiawassee counties, most aimed at vehicles along the Interstate 96 corridor. No injuries have been reported.

By Mike Martindale and Karen Bouffard
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