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CHP investigating shooting on I-8 as a possible road rage incident

Police are searching for the person who opened fire on westbound I-8 near Mission Center Road, shooting the driver of the Jeep Wrangler multiple times.

SAN DIEGO — The California Highway Patrol is investigating an apparent road rage shooting that happened around 3:02 p.m. Friday on westbound Interstate 8, east of Mission Center Road. The victim was shot multiple times and drove to Target in Mission Valley after the shooting and waited inside the store for medical assistance, according to CHP.

The victim was shot in the lower body and is hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries. 

CHP said a dark colored Volkswagen Beatle with California plates pulled up next to the victim's Jeep Wrangler firing multiple shots, striking the victim.

CHP also reported during a Friday afternoon briefing that the victim pulled his car into the Target parking lot and waited inside the store for medical assistance. 

Arturo Gonzalez said his sister was inside the Target when the victim ran in for help. "I immediately pulled up and I noticed that the victim was already being taken away in an ambulance," said Gonzalez.

WATCH: Viewer submitted video shows victim seeking assistance inside Mission Valley Target (Arturo Gonzalez).

The suspects fled in the opposite direction immediately following the shooting.

The Target at Westfield Mission Valley had an alternate entrance set up Friday evening and customers were asked to avoid the main entrance of the store while the CHP conducted their investigation.

Lanes on the westbound I-8 and 805 freeways were closed for hours on Friday while authorities investigated.

CHP is asking anyone who witnessed the shooting or has any information to call 858-293-6000.

WATCH RELATED: CHP holds press briefing outside of the Mission Valley Target after shooting on the I-8.

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