OAKLAND — Two people were wounded by gunfire Monday afternoon as they drove on Interstate 880 in what the California Highway Patrol said was a targeted shooting and a suspect is being sought.

The CHP has not yet said if the two people shot were men or women or how old they are.

The shooting happened about 3:33 p.m. Monday on northbound I-880 south of 23rd Avenue.

The CHP said two occupants of a grey Honda Accord sustained moderate gunshot wounds. Their conditions were not available.

The unknown suspect possibly fled the scene in a white Jeep Cherokee with temporary license plates, the CHP said.

The CHP has not said why it believes the victims were targeted or what a motive for the shooting might be.

The shooting shut down northbound lanes for several hours.

Detectives assigned to CHP – Golden Gate Division Investigative Services Unit (ISU) are actively investigating this shooting. They are requesting assistance from the public in gathering the details surrounding this incident. If you or anyone you know have any information that might be helpful, please call the CHP Investigative Tipline at 707-917-4491.

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