LOCAL | Early Morning I-55 Shooting Leaves One Man Dead

Interstate 55 was the scene of an early morning shooting which claimed one man’s life and caused hours-long traffic jams, according to authorities.

I-55 closed in several places and reopened around 5:30 a.m.

Memphis Police (MPD) arrived at the scene on I-55 near East Brooks Road a little after midnight where they discovered a man who was dead.

Police have made it clear that the investigation is still ongoing.