Morning commuters on Interstate 85 northbound near Commerce ran into more than the usual rush-hour slowdown Wednesday, as police activity tied to a shooting brought traffic to a standstill in Banks County and clogged a key interstate corridor. The shutdown hit the stretch near U.S. 441 in the Commerce/Banks Crossing area, and officials had not released a full account of what happened at the time of the report.
According to FOX 5 Atlanta, the northbound lanes near U.S. 441 were temporarily closed while law enforcement investigated the reported shooting. The station's breaking item, posted at 6:16 a.m. EDT, described the situation as an active scene involving law enforcement.
Where the closure was centered
The shutdown centered near the Banks Crossing interchange, identified as Exit 149 on I-85 at U.S. 441, putting the scene just off the Commerce exit about an hour northeast of downtown Atlanta. Listings from Exit Explorer confirm that Exit 149 serves U.S. 441 and the Commerce/Banks Crossing area.
Details remain limited
FOX 5 Atlanta did not immediately report whether anyone was injured or whether any arrests had been made, and the outlet's bulletin did not include detailed statements from responding agencies. The station reported that law enforcement remained on scene as crews worked and that investigators were still securing the area. This story will be updated when officials release further information.
