Shooting on I-5 Today SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A shooting on Interstate 5 (I-5) and nearby highways in the Sacramento area on Wednesday morning left at least one person injured and prompted significant law enforcement activity and freeway closures, authorities confirmed.
According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and Sacramento police, multiple gunfire incidents occurred in the North Sacramento area, including along Highway 160 near Northgate Boulevard early Wednesday. A driver was wounded in one of the shootings and transported to a local hospital for treatment; their condition has not been released.
Officers responded to reports of gunfire near Dos Rios and Vine streets, not far from Smyth Academy of Arts Sciences Middle School, shortly before 5:30 a.m. During the investigation, southbound I-5 was temporarily closed near Richards Boulevard, and Highway 160 was shut down at the junction with Business 80. By late morning, both roadways were reopened after authorities completed evidence collection.
A vehicle of interest was identified, and a person of interest was taken into custody during the response, though police have not confirmed charges or a motive. Investigators continue to piece together whether the shootings were connected and are urging anyone with information, including potential video footage, to contact the CHP.
No further details about additional injuries or suspects have been released as of this writing. Motorists were advised to expect delays and to use alternate routes while officers worked the scene earlier in the day.
This remains a developing situation; further updates are expected as law enforcement releases more information.