> At a Glance
> – All eastbound lanes of the 10 Freeway closed between Crenshaw Blvd and Arlington Ave after a shooting near West Adams Blvd and South Hoover St
> – A 44-year-old man in a grey Lexus SUV was hospitalized in serious condition with gunshot wounds
> – Sigalert issued; drivers face up to 2-hour delays stretching from Cloverfield Blvd
> – Why it matters: Rush-hour commuters need alternate routes; closure duration remains unknown
A midday shooting has paralyzed eastbound traffic on the 10 Freeway through University Park, forcing an indefinite shutdown that could extend into the evening commute.
The Incident
California Highway Patrol officers responded around 12:26 p.m. to reports of a possible shooting near West Adams Boulevard and South Hoover Street. Investigators quickly shut the freeway between Crenshaw Boulevard and Arlington Avenue to comb for evidence.
The Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed the victim-a 44-year-old man traveling in a grey Lexus SUV-managed to exit his vehicle before being transported to a hospital in serious condition.
Traffic Impact
- Sigalert issued for eastbound 10 between Arlington and Western avenues
- Severe congestion reported back to Cloverfield Boulevard in West LA
- Estimated 2-hour delay for drivers staying on route
> CHP officials declined to estimate how long lanes will remain closed.
Key Takeaways
- Shooting occurred shortly after noon on eastbound 10 Freeway
- Victim hospitalized in serious but stable condition
- No timeline for reopening; commuters should seek alternate routes
Plan extra travel time and monitor real-time traffic apps until the investigation concludes.
