CHP officer on traffic stop witnesses SUV firing shots while driving on I-580 in Richmond

All lanes of eastbound Interstate Highway 580 were closed while police investigated a shooting that happened this evening in Richmond. 

A CHP officer was conducting a traffic stop on eastbound 1-580 west of Central Avenue when a white SUV passed by and a suspect allegedly started firing shots. 

The CHP said the officer was not hit, but a Ford sedan was hit by one of the bullets. No injuries have been reported. 

A Sig-alert was issued for police activity at 7 p.m. and updated at 7:18 p.m. when all lanes were closed. All vehicles are being required to exit at Bayview Avenue on eastbound I-580.

The free reopened shortly after 9 p.m., Saturday.