MCSO: Report of shots fired closes I-94 EB at 70th Street; 4th such incident in a week
MILWAUKEE -- The eastbound lanes of I-94 were shut down at 70th Street by the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office Tuesday afternoon, June 30 due to a report of shots fired.
Drivers were urged to avoid the area.
Sheriff's officials said they were called around 12:30 p.m. for the report of "shots fired between two vehicles.” An anonymous caller reported the incident; however, no witnesses or victims were located.
The eastbound freeway was closed for about an hour from 70th Street to 68th Street while deputies canvassed for evidence.
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It marked the fourth such freeway incident in a week. Other's occurred as follows:
SKYFOX flew overhead as deputies searched between 68th Street and Hawley Road. The westbound lanes of I-94 remained open through the investigation.