Portion of I-55 northbound closed after reported shooting, 1 hospitalized: ISP

CHICAGO - One person is hospitalized after reports of a shootout between two vehicles on I-55, prompting a temporary shut down.

The incident happened just after 6:15 p.m. Wednesday on I-55 northbound at Pulaski, according to the Illinois State Police.

Troopers were initially called to the scene for shots fired. One person was taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital in critical condition, according to Chicago police.

Further details about the incident have not been released.

Traffic is being diverted off I-55 at Pulaski while police investigate the scene.

This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as they become available.