UPDATE: MCSO shuts down freeway for investigation, no evidence of shots fired

 

Updated: 4:08 p.m. on June 14, 2019

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- All lanes of traffic on I-43 southbound at Locust Avenue are now open, according to the Department of Transportation. 

The lanes were closed for about two hours Friday afternoon due to a law enforcement incident.

The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office says the freeway was closed after they received reports of shots fired. The Sheriff's Office says deputies determined there was no evidence of any shots fired incidents on the interstate. 

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Posted: 2:51 p.m. on June 14, 2019

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- All southbound lanes on I-43 at Locust Avenue are currently closed due to an incident.

It happened around 2:35 p.m. on Friday.

The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Department is investigating.

It is estimated that the lanes will be closed for approximately two hours.

Stay with CBS 58 News for more information on this developing story.