Shooting prompts closure of 91 Freeway off-ramp in Riverside

RIVERSIDE, Calif. - A report of a shooting on the westbound 91 Freeway prompted the closure of the Central Avenue off-ramp.

The shooting was reported just after 2:50 p.m., Sunday according to the Riverside Police Department.

California Highway Patrol's Inland Communications Center received a call from the victim who had been shot. The victim said that the suspect fled the scene, continuing north on Central Avenue.

"The victim described the suspect as a Black male adult, driving a newer silver four-door sedan," CHP wrote in a press release Tuesday.

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The victim could not describe the weapon other than to say it was a handgun.

Investigators determined that at least five rounds were fired at the victim's vehicle, with one of the rounds striking the victim.

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The victim, who has not been publicly identified, was transported to Riverside Community Hospital for treatment of his injuries and is expected to make a full recovery.

Any witnesses who may have observed the incident were encouraged to call the California Highway Patrol at 951-637-8000.

This shooting in Riverside comes just a day after a car-to-car shooting on the 60 Freeway in Hacienda Heights left a father dead, and his two sons injured.

The California Highway Patrol is investigating both incidents.

CNS contributed to this report.