Shooting Prompts Shutdown Of All SB Lanes Of Highway 242 In Concord
CONCORD (KPIX 5) -- A freeway shooting in Concord left one man wounded and prompted the shutdown of all southbound lanes on Highway 242, Saturday afternoon.
According to police the victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds. He was transferred to John Muir Medical Center where he underwent surgery.
Police said the suspect may have been driving a silver SUV.
Police shut down the highway between Grant Avenue and Concord Avenue exits for about 2 hours. There are reports that shell casings were on the road. The road was reopened around 6 p.m.
The closure caused major delays on the side streets in the vicinity and motorists were advised to avoid the area.
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