Suspected I-96 Shooter Due in 53rd District Court in Howell Monday Suspected I-96 Shooter Due in 53rd District Court in Howell Monday

2/9/13 - Now that the suspected I-96 shooter has been found competent to stand trial in both Oakland and Livingston counties, criminal proceedings are moving forward. 43-year-old Raulie Wayne Casteel of Wixom is due back in 53rd District Court in Howell on Monday where is he is charged in a seven-count indictment from the Michigan Attorney General’s Office that includes a charge of terrorism. The state’s AG is handling all of the charges arising out of Casteel’s alleged shootings in Livingston, Ingham and Shiawassee counties. He’s also facing 60 counts in Oakland County, including assault with intent to murder. A March 1st hearing is set there. Authorities allege the un-employed geologist shot at two-dozen cars on and around the I-96 corridor this past October. One victim was struck in the buttocks by a bullet that entered his driver's side door while traveling through Fowlerville. Casteel’s lawyer Charles Groh says he's "pursuing all possible defenses" for his client. (JM)