Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office investigating report of shots fired on I-43

Updated: 9:18 p.m. on October 16, 2019

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- I-43 north has reopened following a shots fired investigation Wednesday night, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

This is the second possible shooting on I-43 this week. It comes just two days after a 19-year-old was shot while driving on I-43, shutting down the freeway for more than two hours. 

In the last few years, there have been at least five shootings on I-43 from the Marquette Interchange to Capitol. There were also a handful of calls for shots fired, but no evidence was found.

This is a developing story. CBS 58 will provide updates as they become available.

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Posted: 7:37 p.m. on October 16, 2019

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a report of shots fired.

According to the Sheriff's Office, there is a full highway closure northbound on I-43 north of the Marquette Interchange.

Due to a report of shots fired, MCSO is reporting a full highway closure northbound on I-43 north of the Marquette Interchange. Slow down and expect delays.

— Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office (@MCSOSheriff) October 17, 2019

It happened around 7:10 p.m. on Wednesday.

It's estimated that the shutdown will be enforced for roughly two hours while the Sheriff's Office investigates.

CBS 58 News has a crew headed to the scene and will bring you updates as they become available.

Stay with CBS 58 News for more information on this developing story.