Person killed in shooting on I-80 near New Lenox identified

NEW LENOX, Ill. - One person was killed in a shooting on Interstate 80 Monday night near New Lenox.

Illinois State Police responded around 5:30 p.m. to the westbound exit ramp to Interstate 355 and found one person suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was taken to a local hospital where they were pronounced dead.

The victim was identified as Clayton D. Lenier, 30, of Joliet, by the Will County Coroner's Office.

Illinois State Police said one person was taken into custody in connection with the incident.

The area near the I-80 exit ramp was temporarily closed as police conducted their investigation. 

Further details, including the identities of those involved and the circumstances surrounding the shooting, were not immediately available.