Road rage shooting shuts down 101 Freeway in downtown LA: CHP

An apparent road rage shooting on the 101 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles led to a temporary closure of all northbound lanes on Saturday afternoon as authorities investigated the circumstances surrounding the crime.

What we know:

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) shut down all northbound lanes following a reported fight and shooting incident. 

According to the CHP, a physical fight between two people inside a white Honda SUV was reported around 1:35 p.m. on the northbound side of Mission Road. That fight was followed by gunshots fired by an unrelated person from a separate vehicle on Vignes Street.

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A SigAlert was issued shortly after the shooting was reported, shutting down all northbound lanes. All lanes reopened by 4 p.m., the CHP said.

One person in the Honda SUV was taken to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

What we don't know:

Details regarding the motive behind the fight and shooting remain unclear. 

The condition of the person who was shot is unknown.

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The identity of the person who fired the gunshots and their connection to the SUV occupants has not been disclosed.

The Source: Information for this story is from the California Highway Patrol. City News Service contributed.

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