CHARLOTTE — A shooting investigation late Monday afternoon closed northbound lanes of Interstate 77 near Clanton Road, just south of Uptown Charlotte.
Chopper 9 flew over the scene at about 5:15 p.m. where there were emergency crews and civilian cars on the shoulder and on the highway. It appeared there were two vehicles involved in the investigation.
I-77 reopened at about 7:30 p.m.
A shooting victim with life-threatening injuries was taken to a hospital. Their injury was later classified as non-life threatening.
Traffic was backed up to Interstate 485. Seek alternate routes.
Detour:
- Motorists must take Exit 1A (I-485 Inner) toward Huntersville.
- Continue on I-485 Inner for approximately 10 miles to Exit 10 (I-85 North).
- Continue on I-85 North for approximately 7.5 miles to re-access I-77.
There have been no arrests.
No further information has been released.
This is a developing story, check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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