Watch CBS News

Person killed in shooting on I-80 in New Lenox, Illinois

CBS News Live
CBS News Chicago Live

NEW LENOX, Ill. (CBS) -- A person was shot and later died Monday evening on Interstate 80 in New Lenox.

Illinois State Police were called to the I-80 westbound entrance to I-355 at 5:30 p.m.

They found one person who was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. The person later died at an area hospital.

Someone was taken into custody at the scene, state police said.

I-80 westbound was shut down at La Grange Road after the shooting. The expressway reopened at 6:22 p.m.

Illinois State Police said the investigation has just begun and did not have further details late Monday.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.