10/24/12 - Investigators say tests have linked seven shooting incidents to the same weapon, possibly a 9 millimeter handgun. A task force of local and state police agencies met in East Lansing yesterday to discuss efforts in tracking down whoever is responsible for 22 shootings that occurred in four counties over three days and are believed to be random. The Oakland County Sheriffâs office Forensic Laboratory completed preliminary tests on ballistic evidence that was submitted by the Wixom Police Department and the Livingston County Sheriffâs Department. The task force says preliminary results indicate that the evidence was fired from the same gun but additional testing will be completed to determine the gunâs caliber. At least one news outlet was reporting a 9-millimeter handgun. No one has been hurt in the vehicle shootings that occurred last Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The task force is stressing that there have been no new incidents since then. Most incidents involved cars along the I-96 corridor with one in Howell Township but ten took place in Wixom. The task force has received more than 250 tips and investigators continue to follow up on those and suspect leads. Tips can be made to the Livingston County Sheriffâs Department or 1-800-SPEAK UP. A reward of up to $11,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case. (JM)
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