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CHP searching for suspect in freeway shooting on I-8 in La Mesa

The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment and their condition is unknown at this time, CHP said

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The California Highway Patrol is looking for a suspect who reportedly shot at another vehicle on Interstate 8 in La Mesa Sunday, officials said.

The shooting was reported at around 3:30 p.m. on westbound I-8 just east of Grossmont Boulevard. At least two shots were fired, one of which stuck a man driving a red Chrysler PT Cruiser, investigators said.

The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment and their condition is unknown at this time, CHP said.

The suspect vehicle was reported as a black Ford Fusion sedan.

Anyone with information can contact the California Highway Patrol El Cajon office.

No other details were immediately available.

NBC 7 will update this story as more information arrives.

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