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CHP investigating freeway shooting in La Mesa

The victim is expected to survive a gunshot wound to the arm. He was found to be under the influence of drugs and alcohol and was placed under arrest.
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SAN DIEGO — The California Highway Patrol is investigating a shooting that took place in La Mesa Saturday night on northbound State Route 125. The incident began around 10:30 p.m. when a male victim was driving eastbound on Interstate 8 near Waring Road in San Diego when someone in another vehicle began firing gunshots at the man.  

The driver continued onto SR-125 where the suspect again began firing multiple rounds at him striking him once in the arm. The suspect fled and had not been located as of Sunday.  

The victim was transported to Sharp Memorial Hospital and expected to recover from his injuries. During the investigating, it was determined the victim was under the influence of drugs and alcohol. He was then placed under arrest.  

If anyone has information regarding the suspect vehicle or witnessed the incident, they are asked to call the San Diego CHP area office at 858-293-6000.  

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