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CHP: Shooting on Interstate 80 in Auburn leaves two injured

A shooting on a Placer County highway left two people hospitalized and the road temporarily closed, officials said Saturday. The shooting occurred just before 9 p.m. Friday on westbound Interstate 80 east of Maple Street in the city of Auburn, the California Highway Patrol said. Investigators believe at least one person in one vehicle fired shots at another, injuring two people in the other vehicle, the CHP said. The two people subsequently called 911, went to the hospital and are expected to make a full recovery. The CHP said it temporarily closed the highway while its officers searched for evidence. At this time, they believe this was an isolated shooting and there is no danger to the public. No details have been released on whether this shooting was related to road rage. There is also no information on the age and gender of those involved. The CHP said anyone with information can call 916-663-3344 or [email protected]. Read more coverage of California's top news stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter

AUBURN, California —

According to authorities, two people were hospitalized following a shooting on a highway in Placer County and the road was temporarily closed.

The shooting occurred shortly before 9 p.m. Friday along westbound Interstate 80 east of Maple Street in the city of Auburn, the California Highway Patrol said.

Investigators believe at least one person in one vehicle fired shots at another, injuring two people in the other vehicle, CHP said. The two people subsequently called 911, went to the hospital and are expected to make a full recovery.

CHP said the highway was temporarily closed while officers searched for evidence. At this time, they believe this was an isolated incident and there is no danger to the public.

No details have been released about whether this shooting was related to road rage. There is also no information about the age and gender of those involved.

CHP said anyone with information can call 916-663-3344 or [email protected].

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