Shooting shuts down I-43 SB at National Avenue, 24-year-old man injured

 

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting on I-43 Monday night, July 18.

All lanes of I-43 southbound are closed at National Avenue/6th Street, with all traffic being diverted off the freeway.

The sheriff's office says dispatch received a call reporting the shooting just before 8 p.m. on or near the Lapham Boulevard off-ramp. 

Deputies and Milwaukee police officers responded and found a 24-year-old man who had been shot several times. 

A 24-year old man has been shot and is in unknown conditions. Officials say The shooting happened on I -43 heading southbound, Just before 8pm. Officials say they are still looking for at least one suspect. @CBS58 will have the latest at 10pm. pic.twitter.com/POzmUa50th

— Bryant McCray (@BryantMcCray5) July 19, 2022

Milwaukee Fire Department first responders tended to the man and took him to an area hospital where officials say his condition is currently unknown. 

MCSO says at least one suspect is being sought.

This is a developing story. Stick with CBS 58 for updates on-air and online.