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'Road Rage' shooting investigation forces partial interstate closure near Mequon

I-43 SB was closed between Pioneer Road and Highland Road Saturday to allow authorities to conduct an investigation.
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MEQUON — Southbound lanes along I-43 near Mequon were closed Saturday evening to allow authorities to investigate what they're calling a "road rage incident".

The lanes reopened at 8:39 p.m. Saturday, according to an update from WisDOT's Traffic Management Center.

According to the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office, I-43 SB was closed between Pioneer Road and Highland Road.

Deputies were called to reports of gunshots being fired from a vehicle in that area.

According to a social media post made by the Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office, traffic was diverted to exit at CTH C and travel south on Port Washington Road.

The interstate closure was expected to last "several hours" while the investigation was conducted Saturday night.


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