A man was shot on the 215 Freeway in the Murrieta area, forcing the closure of all southbound lanes early Thursday morning.
The incident happened around 12:40 a.m. between Clinton Keith and Scott roads, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The man who was shot was taken to the hospital in unknown condition, but details about what led up to the gunfire were not available.
It’s unclear when southbound lanes will reopen. Drivers are urged to avoid the area as the investigation continues.
DEVELOPING: We will add more details to this report as they become available.
