Man, 22, found dead on NB Southfield Fwy. at I-96

Michigan State Police are investigating the death of 22-year-old man whose body was found on the side of Interstate 96 near the Southfield Freeway ramp, forcing officials to shut down the ramp for several hours.

Troopers were called at about 3:30 a.m. Monday to the northbound Southfield Freeway ramp to Interstate 96 for a report of a man lying on the ground, according to authorities. They arrived and found a man deceased with a gunshot wound, though no gunshot casing were found in the area.

Officials said the investigation is ongoing, but police have notified the victim's family.

Police said no vehicles were found left on the freeway and it's not clear if the victim was shot where he was found or if his body was left.

Police closed the northbound Southfield Freeway at Plymouth Road for hours to investigate.

Anyone with information about the shooting should call the Michigan State Police tip line at 1 (855) MICH-TIP or Crime Stoppers of Michigan at 1 (800) SPEAK-UP.

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