Shooting shuts down part of I-10 freeway for hours
Update 2/6/23:
Authorities release new details in deadly deputy-involved shooting on I-10 near Whitewater
Original Report 2/5/23
Representatives with the California Highway Patrol confirmed that a shooting closed a part of the I-10 freeway.
Officials said a suspect was leading a pursuit that began in the high desert. Shots were reportedly fired, and officials said the suspect is down.
The incident forced the closure of the number 3 and 4 lanes on the westbound I-10 just west of Highway 62 beginning around noon Sunday.
Around 2:30 p.m., traffic was backed up to the Gene Autry Trail interstate exit.
Stay with News Channel 3 for the latest on this incident.
