Michigan Man Opens Fire On Off-Roaders Near His Home
A group of people driving off-road vehicles on a roadway in northern Michigan were allegedly shot at by a man 25 to 30 times. A suspect has been arrested.
Off-road vehicles have never been more popular in Michigan than they are right now ever since side-by-sides hit the market several years ago. Groups of people get together to go off-roading all across Michigan in record numbers, but apparently one man is not happy about it.
Off-Roading in Michigan
ATVs have been popular with farmers and hunters for years in Michigan. ATVs are a great tool to get to places where other vehicles cannot go. There are also many Michiganders who love to ride them on designated trails throughout Michigan.
Ever since side-by-sides became available on the market, they continue to grow in sales across Michigan, and have become one of the most popular off-road vehicles. I live on a secluded dirt road where barely a vehicle comes down it. Now all year long there are several side-by-sides that go down my road.
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Some Michiganders use a side-by-side as a main vehicle unless they need to make a long trip or use a freeway. I drive US 131 every day and I see trailers filled with side-by-sides heading north to ride the trails. You will also see these used on regular roads and one Michigan man was not happy about that, and some off-roaders found out the hard way.
Off-Roaders Targeted By Gunfire, Michigan Man Arrested
According to MLive, a group of off-road vehicles passed by a 35-year-old Kaldaska County mans home on Labor Day just after midnight. Kalkaska County Sheriff's responded to a call that allegedes the man shot 25 to 30 rounds at the group of off-road riders.
The alleged shooter has been identified at Michael Stephen Griffith who has been charged with eight counts of assault to murder. Sheriff deputies discovered several firearms when searching Griffith's home. Griffith is currently in custody on an $8 million bond.
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