Car-to-Car Shooting on I-80 Leaves Two Injured in Placer County

PLACER COUNTY — A car-to-car shooting on Interstate 80 near Auburn on Friday night has resulted in two injuries, but authorities have classified the incident as isolated. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) received reports of the shooting occurring on the westbound side of the freeway, just east of Maple Street, shortly before 9 p.m. According to the victims, an assailant in another vehicle fired shots into their car, prompting them to seek safety at a nearby gas station where they called 911. Emergency responders transported both individuals to a local hospital, where they are expected to recover from their injuries. The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation, with CHP officials emphasizing that there is no indication of a broader threat to the public. As of now, no information regarding the suspect or their vehicle has been disclosed, and authorities are actively seeking any available video footage that may assist in the investigation. The CHP continues to gather evidence and interview witnesses to piece together the events surrounding the shooting, urging anyone with information to come forward. The incident has raised concerns among local residents, but officials are working diligently to ensure community safety.