A portion of Interstate 880 near the Hayward-San Lorenzo border was shut down late Saturday while the California Highway Patrol investigated a shooting that injured two juveniles.
The CHP said just after 7 p.m. officers responded to a report of a shooting on northbound I-880 near Hesperian Boulevard. The driver of the victim vehicle pulled over following the shooting and found two juveniles in the back seats had been struck, according to the CHP.
The CHP said on Sunday that one of the children was struck in the leg and the other was shot in the abdomen.
The two were rushed to the hospital but their injuries were not life-threatening.
Northbound I-880 near Hesperian Boulevard was shut down for about 30 minutes while officers searched for evidence. This incident is the latest in a string of freeway shootings that have killed or harmed children.
Investigators are asking for the public's help with information that could lead to a suspect car or people involved. Anyone with any information is asked to contact CHP's investigations tipline at (707) 917-4491.
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