MILWAUKEE, Wis. — A man was arrested Wednesday after shooting at another driver, prompting several freeway closures.
The east to the south ramp of I-94 in the Stadium Interchange has since reopened after being shut down in the morning, the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) said.
According to MCSO, two drivers engaged in road rage behavior, including reckless driving, cutting one another off, and making offensive hand gestures. One of the drivers then fired a handgun multiple times at the other vehicle.
As both drivers approached the westbound I-94 Mitchell Boulevard offramp, the shooter fired again toward the victim's car several times.
Due to the shots fired investigation, deputies also temporarily closed westbound I-94 at 35th Street around 1 p.m. The sheriff's office says deputies canvassed several freeway locations by foot.
MCSO deputies located the suspect vehicle and conducted a high-risk traffic stop. The alleged shooter, a 33-year-old Milwaukee man, was then taken into custody.
After concluding their investigation, all affected lanes reopened around 2:45 p.m.
"It is never appropriate to engage in road rage behavior over perceived slights," MCSO said in a statement. "Should a driver engage in behavior that is unsafe to themselves or others, please call 911 and notify the proper authorities. Irrational behavior and misplaced anger lead to unnecessary and wholly avoidable escalations like this situation."
UPDATE: After concluding their investigation and canvassing by foot (pictured) several freeway locations for evidence related to this incident, MCSO Patrol Division deputies have reopened all affected lanes. pic.twitter.com/WD8zRfGw5e
— Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office (@MilwCoSheriff) March 1, 2023
