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Shooting shut downs portion of Bishop Ford Freeway at Michigan Avenue

By Elyssa Kaufman

/ CBS Chicago

CHICAGO (CBS) — One person was injured in an expressway shooting on the Bishop Ford Freeway Monday morning. 

Just before 5:15 a.m., Illinois State Police said shots were fired at Michigan Avenue, hitting a car in the northbound lanes. 

The driver, of the vehicle hit by gunfire, suffered a non-life-threatening injury and was taken to an area hospital for treatment. 

All northbound lanes are closed. 

Police are investigating. 

Elyssa Kaufman

Elyssa is a digital news producer for CBS Chicago. She covers breaking news and manages the station's social media presence.

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