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Dallas Freeway Shooting During Rush Hour Sparks Police Investigation

Dallas Express | Jan 15, 2026
Cars backed up in rush-hour traffic | Image by Canva

A driver was shot on a Dallas freeway during Wednesday evening’s rush hour, sparking a police investigation and snarling traffic for commuters.

The shooting occurred just after 6 p.m. on northbound Interstate 45 near East Overton Road, according to Dallas police, Fox 4 KDFW reported.

Officers discovered the wounded driver after responding to shooting calls on the Julius Schepps Freeway. Dallas Fire-Rescue transported the victim to a local hospital.

Police have not released the driver’s identity or condition. No arrests have been made as of Wednesday night.

Authorities have not disclosed whether shots came from another moving vehicle. The motive remains unclear.

Detectives worked the scene for hours, creating significant delays during the evening commute. Police have not provided any suspect or vehicle descriptions.

The investigation continues as detectives search for leads.

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