Following a reported shooting on Monday evening, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is currently investigating the incident that left one person with gunshot wounds on the 60 Freeway in Pomona. Officers responded to the scene near the Garey Avenue off-ramp at about 7:30 p.m., as per information from NBC Los Angeles. They discovered one individual who had suffered a gunshot wound.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department confirmed that the injured party was taken to an area hospital for treatment. In connection with this incident, CHP officials announced that they have detained one person. However, details surrounding the arrest or the identity of the suspect remain undisclosed. The SigAlert issued earlier for the eastbound 60 Freeway off-ramp at Garey Avenue has since been lifted, with traffic resuming its normal flow. This information was to have initially provided by a CHP official as reported by FOX LA.
While the victim's condition has yet to be publicly shared, they were known to have suffered a gunshot wound to their upper body. The circumstances leading up to the shooting are still unclear, and the investigation is ongoing. CHP has not released any additional information regarding the detained individual, not even age or gender, emphasizing the ongoing nature of the probe.
CBS News Los Angeles further reports that following the incident, all affected lanes on the freeway were closed for investigation but have since been reopened. The public remains scant on details, and the victim's current state is not known. Authorities have not yet provided clarity on whether the person detained is being charged or the nature of their involvement in the shooting. As this story develops, updates are expected to follow.
