A shooting incident resulted in the closure of the southbound 15 Freeway in Wrightwood on Monday morning, causing gridlock for motorists in the Cajon Pass. According to KTLA, the California Highway Patrol reported the incident at 9:30 a.m., just north of the 138 Freeway and south of Oak Hill Road. In the wake of the event, traffic was redirected off the freeway, creating backups for miles.

While the cause of the shooting remains under investigation, initial reports suggest a possible road rage incident as the catalyst. CBS Los Angeles detailed a three-car crash linked to the shooting, which began near the Oak Hill onramp on the southbound side of the I-15 Freeway. The San Bernardino County Fire Department, caught in the ensnaring backups, transported two individuals to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, one of whom suffered a gunshot wound.

No arrests have yet been made in the case, while details about when lanes would reopen were not immediately available. Confirming whether anyone was struck by gunfire remains a task for NBC Los Angeles, as per a report from their coverage of the ongoing situation. The closure affected the 15 Freeway section that connects Las Vegas and Southern California, compounding delays for travelers.

Collateral congestion brought about by the incident was on full display, as captured by SkyFOX. Footage showed two white pickup trucks with significant front-end damage and shattered windows on the 15 Freeway. "The shooting victim's condition is not known," reported FOX LA, regarding the aftermath of the collision that appears to have been a byproduct of the shooting. While the southbound lanes were at a standstill for miles, drivers were being diverted off at Ranchero, with an advisory from the CHP to use alternate routes due to the expected protracted delays.