Fontana: Pursuit ends in gunfire along I-10 Freeway at Tennessee Street near Redlands, prompts lane closure

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY (KABC) — A pursuit ended with gunfire on the I-10 Freeway near the city of Redlands that prompted a full closure of the eastbound lanes, police say.

According to the Fontana Police Department, officers were conducting a vehicle check on the 15 Freeway at Sierra Avenue Tuesday evening.

That’s when the chase began and shots were fired.

It’s unclear if police fired the gunshots or if they came from the suspect.

Police said officers then performed a pit maneuver at Tennessee Street on the eastbound lanes of I-10.

An ambulance was requested for the driver and a female passenger, though their condition is unknown.

No officers were injured during the shooting.

Meanwhile, the closure along the eastbound lanes of the I-10 Freeway at Tennessee Street remains in effect until further notice.

This is a developing story. This article will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.