10/30/12 - Police have increased the reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the I-96 shooter in hopes that someone who knows the man responsible will come forward. The new reward was announced at a press conference yesterday following two new shooting incidents that occurred over the weekend. A task force of local police has joined with the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms. ATF Special Agent in Charge David McCain told reporters that the new reward includes $50,000 each from the FBI and the ATF as well as $2,000 from Crime Stoppers for a total of $102,000. McCain added that the ATF has taken this problem seriously since the incidents began on October 16th, but the issue became more urgent after a man was wounded in an attack on Saturday. Authorities are urging people to remain calm and continue with their normal lives, but Sheriff Bob Bezotte tells WHMI that motorists should also stay vigilant to help police by reporting any suspicious black or dark blue sedans or unusual behavior on the roads. Anyone with information about the shooter is asked to call 1-800-SPEAK-UP. The identities of those who give tips will remain anonymous. (TD)
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