Shooting spree suspect found competent for trial

NOVI (AP)--A man charged in a shooting spree that targeted motorists along a highway corridor in four Michigan counties has been found competent to stand trial in Oakland County. The findings were discussed during a hearing last Thursday in Novi District Court. Raulie Casteel faces a separate set of charges in Howell District Court, where the state attorney general's office has brought seven counts against the 43-year-old Wixom resident. He was found competent for trial there during a hearing held Wednesday. Casteel faces 60 counts in Oakland County, including assault with intent to murder. The AG's office brought a terrorism charge against him. Authorities say the unemployed geologist shot at two-dozen cars along Interstate 96 in October. Casteel lawyer Charles Groh says he's "pursuing all possible defenses" for his client. Published: Mon, Feb 4, 2013