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All lanes reopen on Dan Ryan Expressway after shots fired near 87th Street

August 8, 2023 / 7:46 AM CDT / CBS Chicago

CHICAGO (CBS)-- Lanes of the Dan Ryan Expressway were closed for about 2.5 hours after shots were fired at 87th Street Tuesday morning.

All lanes reopened after 7 a.m.

Large caliber bullet holes in a sedan parked OB on the Ryan at 95th Street brought a large State Police contingent to investigate & collect evidence. The OB lanes remain blocked at 83rd & traffic is PARKED! IB Ford & 57 are jammed with gapers. More at https://t.co/vhbRxCcLib pic.twitter.com/sgSDDQxYQJ
— Kris Habermehl (@KrisHabermehl) August 8, 2023

Illinois State Police said bullets hit a red Dodge Charger around 4:30 a.m.

No injuries were reported.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the state police.

Elyssa Kaufman

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

All lanes reopen on Dan Ryan Expressway after shots fired near 87th Street

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