ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. – UPDATE
Virginia State Police is looking for answers after a shooting on Interstate 81 northbound in the area of the 141 exit ramp.
At about 8:37 a.m. Thursday, an individual was using the exit ramp at the 141-mile marker when their vehicle was hit by a bullet in the rear driver’s side door.
State Police believe the suspect vehicle continued driving north on Interstate 81. Authorities weren’t provided with a description of the suspect vehicle.
We’re told no one was hurt in the incident.
If you have any information about this incident, please contact the Virginia State Police at 540-375-9500.
The investigation remains ongoing, Virginia State Police said.
UPDATE
I-81N in Roanoke County has reopened after VDOT reported police activity in the area.
We’re still waiting to hear from Virginia State Police regarding what may have happened.
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ORIGINAL STORY
VDOT says police activity has slowed down traffic on I-81N in Roanoke County near the 140 mile marker.
As of 10:55 a.m., traffic is backed up for about 5.5 miles.
At this time, all north lanes are closed. The north entrance ramp and the on-ramp at Exit 141 are blocked as well.
If you’re headed this way, prepare to be detoured off at Exit 140.
Virginia State Police says it’s conducting an investigation between mile marker 140 and 141. Officers added that traffic will be affected due to officers on foot.
Drivers are asked to use caution when traveling in this area.
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