Early morning commuters on Chicago's Kennedy Expressway found themselves at a standstill Friday when a shooting prompted the closure of multiple northbound lanes. According to NBC Chicago, Illinois State Police shut down the lanes near Irving Park after being called to the scene just after 6 a.m. The incident, for which details remain scarce, led to significant traffic snarls stretching well into the rush hour.
The investigation into the shooting, the nature of which remained unclear as of Friday morning, had authorities blocking the three left lanes of northbound I-90. While no injuries were reported on the scene, FOX 32 Chicago reported that traffic backups continued, affecting countless drivers and city commuters.
Shortly after 7:30 a.m., police indicated that lanes were beginning to reopen. Despite the lifting of lane closures, drivers experienced heightened backups reported still as of 8 a.m., complicating travel plans for many in the area. As commuters navigated the congested pathways, those at the helm of the public security apparatus worked diligently to piece together the morning's alarming narrative.
Further details on the potential shooting remained scant as authorities continued their investigation. No additional information on suspects or motives had been released, leaving the public with more questions than answers. The Illinois State Police, the body vested with jurisdiction over the state's expressways, has yet to comment on the ongoing investigation. Commuters are advised to seek alternative routes and stay tuned to local traffic updates.
