An officer-involved shooting Friday evening brought the northbound I-15 to a standstill at 4500 South in Murray, choking off the rush-hour commute and flooding nearby streets with frustrated drivers. Traffic was funneled off the freeway at 4500 South, where emergency crews and investigators set up a perimeter and went to work. The closure quickly backed up cars onto I-215 and State Street as motorists hunted for any available alternate route.
Utah Highway Patrol Sgt. Andrew Battenfield told reporters, “All I can tell you at this time is that it was an officer-involved shooting,” according to KMYU. All northbound traffic was required to exit at 4500 South while investigators remained on scene.
Road closures and detours
The UDOT Traffic map showed the northbound lanes blocked, with heavy congestion spilling onto nearby arterials as the closure dragged on. Officials urged drivers to plan for significant delays and avoid the area if possible. Travelers looking for live updates and camera views can check the UDOT Traffic site and 511 alerts.
Investigation and updates
KMYU reported that the Utah Department of Transportation initially estimated the highway closure would last “until after 10 p.m.” before updating the advisory to list an “unknown duration for clearance.” As of Friday night, officials had not released any additional information about injuries, possible charges, or which agency’s officers were involved, and investigators continued their work on the freeway…