ISP: Illinois Route 3 shut down after person shot

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - One person was shot Tuesday morning on Illinois Route 3 in East St. Louis, according to Illinois State Police.

ISP says a portion of the highway is shut down as authorities investigate the scene.

Investigators say the shooting happened around 9:15 a.m. in the northbound lanes of Illinois Route 3 near its meeting point with Interstate 55/64.

Investigators say someone drove to the East St. Louis Police Department with the victim that was struck by gunfire. The victim was rushed to a hospital with undisclosed injuries.

This is a developing story. Additional information is limited at this time. FOX 2 will update as more information becomes available.