All southbound lanes on Interstate 5 at Lathrop Road in San Joaquin County are currently closed due to police activity.
According to information from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), the estimated time of reopening is approximately 4 p.m. Authorities advise motorists to seek alternate routes to avoid delays.
Reports from local news source 209Times indicate that the closure is a result of a police pursuit involving a suspect on southbound I-5 in Lathrop.
The pursuit escalated into an officer-involved shooting with the Lathrop Police Department. The suspect has been shot, and further details are expected to emerge as the situation unfolds.
A video posted by 209Times captures the intense police chase on southbound I-5 in Lathrop, providing a visual account of the unfolding events. Law enforcement has not yet released specific details regarding the circumstances leading to the pursuit and subsequent shooting.
Motorists and residents are urged to stay informed about the ongoing situation and adhere to any updates from local authorities. Commuters planning to use southbound I-5 in the affected area are strongly advised to find alternative routes to navigate around the closure.