MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The northbound lanes along I-55 were closed due to police activity on Tuesday.
According to the Desoto County Sheriff’s Office, I-55 at Stateline Road was closed as authorities in Memphis searched for evidence following an interstate shooting.
Cameras from the Mississippi Department of Transportation showed traffic was backed up almost to the Goodman Road exit at one point.
They were reopened by 8:10 a.m.
🚨🚨🚨 DESOTO SHERIFF: I-55 northbound at Stateline Rd is shutdown. You must exit onto Stateline Rd for undetermined amount of time. Take alternate route. pic.twitter.com/5cNsQ7DQft
— Corie Ventura (@CVentura_WREG3) April 23, 2019