Two Interstate 85 shootings under investigation; shooter spotted by police in Lafayette
A shooter has been arrested by federal and local agencies after opening fire twice on Interstate 85, one time in Troup County and another in Auburn.
The first shooting occurred around 7:15 A.M. eastern/6:15 central on Aug. 17, 2022 on I-85 northbound between mile marker 56 and 57 in Auburn. Police responded to the area after callers advised there was a vehicle stopped in the roadway and upon arrival, officers observed that the driver had sustained a gunshot wound from a projectile that entered from the rear of his vehicle.
The driver was later identified as a 45-year-old man from Prattville, AL. A passing motorist provided aid to the victim prior to the arrival of first responders. The victim was transported on Haynes Life Flight to Baptist South where he is in critical condition.
Troup County Sheriff’s Office then responded around 7:56 A.M. on Interstate 85 Northbound near the 23 mile marker after a driver called 911 after his vehicle was shot at and struck by an individual driving what he described as an older White Cadillac driven by what he believed was a black male. The victim was not injured in the incident and the suspect continued driving North on I-85.
“Further investigation developed a vehicle of interest. The suspect’s vehicle is described as a 1996 white Cadillac Fleetwood license plate 3753BF3,” Auburn police said. “The suspect is described as a black male.”
Multiple authority members found and stopped the vehicle in LaFayette, Alabama. One person was seen being detained by law enforcement.
This case remains under investigation. Auburn Police are actively working with the Troup County Sheriff’s Office, Montgomery Police Department, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Georgia Bureau of Investigation and Federal Bureau of Investigation to determine whether two separate shootings that occurred near I-85 this morning are connected. No additional details are being released at this time. Anyone with information related to the case is asked to contact detectives at (334) 501-3140 or at the tip line (334) 246-1391.
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