Casteel
The alleged I-96 shooter, an MSU alumnus, pleaded no contest but mentally ill Wednesday afternoon for felony assault and weapons charges in Oakland County.
Raulie Casteel, 44, will be sentenced in Oakland County on Jan. 30. He was arrested on Nov. 5 and charged with assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, along with several felony firearms charges.
Casteel allegedly went on a random shooting spree involving 24 people between Oct. 16-27 of last year on the I-96 corridor. Only one person was injured.
The incident spanned across four counties, including Ingham.
Although an independent psychological exam revealed Casteel suffers from delusional disorder, he was found competent to stand trial in January.
Casteel also faces terrorism charges in Livingston County, where he could face life in prison if he is convicted. He is expected to stand trial in January.
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