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John Strachan

Case from Saginaw, MI dated May 17, 2024

Victim Details

John Strachan

Male

Saginaw

MI

2024-05-17

80

John

Strachan

07/15/2026

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In the early morning hours of May 17, 2024, 80-year-old John Strachan, a male resident of Bay City, Michigan, was driving his Chevy City Express van northbound on Interstate 75 in Saginaw County. As he neared the Holland Road exit around 4:45 AM, he was struck by gunfire in what law enforcement officials believe was a targeted attack. Despite his injuries, Strachan was able to guide his vehicle to a stop along the freeway. Tragically, he succumbed to his wounds at the scene.

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  • mlive: Friends grapple with mysterious shooting death of ex-Bay City teacher, 80, on I-75
  • ABC 12 WJRT-TV: MSP identify the man who was shot and killed along I-75 on Friday
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