A driver was shot while driving along Interstate 265 (Gene Snyder Freeway) on Saturday.Mobile users: Tap here for videoThe shooting happened around 5 p.m. near the Smyrna Parkway exit.Police said the man was shot in the arm and abdomen with a high-caliber handgun.The driver was able to pull his vehicle into the emergency lane. He was taken to University of Louisville Hospital where he was treated and released.Two children, both in their pre-teens, were in the vehicle, but were not hurt.It is unclear exactly where the shot came from.A police helicopter circled the scene as the investigation continued on the ground.Traffic was slowed, but the interstate remained open.The victim said he did not see any vehicles or pedestrians nearby.Anyone with information is asked to call 502-574-LMPD.

A driver was shot while driving along Interstate 265 (Gene Snyder Freeway) on Saturday.



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The shooting happened around 5 p.m. near the Smyrna Parkway exit.

Police said the man was shot in the arm and abdomen with a high-caliber handgun.

The driver was able to pull his vehicle into the emergency lane. He was taken to University of Louisville Hospital where he was treated and released.

Two children, both in their pre-teens, were in the vehicle, but were not hurt.

It is unclear exactly where the shot came from.

A police helicopter circled the scene as the investigation continued on the ground.

Traffic was slowed, but the interstate remained open.

The victim said he did not see any vehicles or pedestrians nearby.

Anyone with information is asked to call 502-574-LMPD.