Fatal Shooting Shuts Down I-80 in New Lenox
November 26, 2024 5:36AM CST
A person was shot and killed Monday evening on Interstate 80 near the I-355 entrance in New Lenox. Illinois State Police say the victim was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries and later died. Westbound I-80 traffic was disrupted during the investigation, with some lanes reopening later. New Lenox police assisted in taking a suspect into custody without incident, and authorities confirmed there is no threat to the community. The circumstances leading to the shooting remain unclear.