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Shooting Probe Briefly Shuts Southbound 405 in Long Beach After Driver Found Wounded

The probe is focused on whether the gunfire occurred on the freeway itself.

Overview

  • California Highway Patrol responded just before 9 p.m. Tuesday near Lakewood Boulevard after reports of a shooting victim on the southbound 405.
  • The victim realized they had been shot while driving and was taken to a hospital in unknown condition, with identity not released.
  • CHP temporarily closed all southbound lanes during the investigation, and earlier guidance indicated the SigAlert could clear around 10:30 p.m.
  • Investigators have not determined where the shooting happened or a motive, and the suspected shooter remained at large.
  • A CHP officer said the suspect was driving a black Jeep Cherokee, and traffic backups led some drivers to exit their vehicles during the closure.