One person was critically injured in a shooting that happened on the Stevenson Freeway (I-55) near Pulaski Road Wednesday night, according to Chicago Fire officials. The incident occurred shortly after 6:30 p.m., and emergency crews and the Illinois State Police responded quickly. Lane closures in the area were announced in a rapid public advisory by the Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) to assist with the ongoing investigation. As a result, there were major traffic jams as the police cleared the area and collected evidence.
Illinois State Police confirmed they were called to the scene in response to reports of a shooting on the highway. When they arrived, they discovered an adult victim who had been shot. The person was taken by the Chicago Fire Department to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where they are now in critical condition. Authorities are trying to determine the facts behind the shooting as the investigation continues. At this time, it is not known if the incident was planned in advance or not, and no information has been released about a possible suspect.
In the Chicago area, the Stevenson Freeway is a major thoroughfare, and in recent years there has been an increase in concern about freeway shootings. The authorities are calling on anyone with knowledge to come forward in order to prosecute those who are guilty. Lane closures are still in place while the investigation continues, so motorists are urged to stay away from the area if they can.
