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Shooting closes freeway in Wrightwood, snarling traffic

A shooting in Wrightwood and the ensuing investigation have snarled traffic on the 15 Freeway.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the shooting was reported at 9:30 a.m. on the southbound 15 Freeway in the Cajón Pass, north of the 138 Freeway and south of Oak Hill Road.

  • Wrightwood shooting

It’s unclear if anyone was wounded by gunfire or possibly injured in a crash, but traffic is being diverted off the 15 Freeway, resulting in miles-long backups on and near the freeway.

The closure of southbound lanes will remain “until further notice,” according to the CHP.

Sofia Pop Perez contributed to this report.

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