Shootings Shut Down Roadways in Petersburg Virginia Chicago

A shooting incident in Petersburg, Virginia, led to the closure of eastbound lanes of E. Washington Street as police investigated the scene, though details about victims remain limited and authorities have requested public assistance. Separately, in Chicago, gunfire on the outbound Dan Ryan Expressway near 57th Street caused a temporary shutdown of the express lanes early Monday morning. Illinois State Police responded after a bullet was found lodged in a vehicle's bumper, with no reported injuries. The closure, which included the 47th Street slip ramp and Chinatown feeder entrance, lasted until around 7 a.m., with local lanes remaining open during the investigation. Traffic was rerouted to local lanes, and police conducted a thorough search to determine if additional vehicles were involved. Both incidents caused significant traffic disruptions while investigations were ongoing.