Dog Of Truck Driver Shot On I-75 Ran Off After Shooting, But A Passerby Saved Her

COBB COUNTY, GA — A man driving a tractor-trailer on Interstate 75 through Cobb County on Wednesday was shot at least twice by another driver, who continued down the interstate. But the trucker wasn't the only one in the cab of the truck — his beloved "road dog," Suzy, was there, too.

The shooting shut down I-75 near Wade Green Road for at least two hours Wednesday afternoon, and the truck driver was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. Cobb police are still working to identify the suspect and the suspect's car.

Family members of the driver told WSB-TV that Suzy ran off into the woods after the shooting. The man had rescued Suzy from a truck stop, and she keeps him company on the road.

WSB-TV posted Suzy's photo on Facebook, and it was shared more than 10,000 times. Sara Weinschenk said she found Suzy running on I-75 in Bartow County, and she shared photos of her with WSB-TV, which contacted the driver's family.

The driver's sister-in-law confirmed that it was Suzy, who was still in Weinschenk's care as of Thursday morning, Cobb police said Thursday afternoon. The truck driver is from Massachusetts, and his wife was set to fly to Atlanta on Thursday, WSB-TV reported.

Detectives are working to reunite the beloved dog with her family. Until then, Weinschenk told WSB-TV that Suzy is getting spoiled at her house, snuggling with her children.

According to the news outlet, the driver was shot in the abdomen and hand, and had surgery on Wednesday. He is in serious but stable condition, Cobb police said Thursday.

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