October 9, 2024 – Ozaukee Co., Wi – On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at approximately 10:52 am, the Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a shooting on I-43 northbound, north of CTH W (N. Port Washington Rd) in the City of Mequon.
The initial investigation determined the victim was traveling northbound in the left lane of I-43. A 2012 blue Ford Fusion travelling to the right of the victim fired one round into the victim’s vehicle.
The victim’s vehicle, a 2011 gray Toyota Tundra, was struck in the front passenger side door. The round travelled through the door, entered into the front passenger compartment, and came to rest on the center console near the gear shifter.
The victim’s vehicle was occupied only by the driver, and he was not injured during the incident. Witnesses reported a road rage incident between the two vehicles had occurred prior to the shooting.
The suspect vehicle was located, and a traffic stop was conducted in a business parking lot on N. Port Washington Rd. north of Mequon Rd. in the City of Mequon.
The suspect, 21-year-old Cam’ron Bardney of the City of Milwaukee, was arrested and charged with 1st Degree Reckless Endangering Safety, Discharging a Firearm from a Vehicle on Highway, and Possession of THC – 2nd Offense.
A firearm was located in the center console of the vehicle.
I-43 northbound lanes were closed between County Line Road and Mequon Road. for approximately 45 minutes while the incident was being investigated. I-43 northbound lanes were re-opened at approximately 2:30 p.m.
The Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Mequon Police Department, Cedarburg Police Department K9 Unit, Bayside Police Department, and the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance during this investigation.
The incident remains under investigation and no further information is available at this time. The Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance from the public. If you witnessed this incident or have any information, please contact the Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office at 262-284-7172.
