Oconee Co. Sheriff’s Office investigating Shooting Incident along I-85
The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office in South Carolina is in the early stages of an investigation into a shooting incident that occurred on Sunday, January 8, 2023, along Interstate 85. At around 5:30pm, the E-911 Communications Center received a call in reference to gunshots that were fired from a vehicle into another vehicle, on the interstate, that was occupied by two adults and two children. The shooting occurred on I-85 southbound between mile markers 1 and 2, which is between Highway 11 and Highway 59. An adult female inside of the vehicle sustained injuries. According to early reports, the incident is being investigated as a possible road rage incident. The victim was transported to the hospital via a medical helicopter. If you have any information regarding this shooting incident that occurred along I-85 southbound, send those tips to Crimestoppers at www.oconeesccrimestoppers.com or call the hotline at 888-CRIME-SC (888-274-6372). You don’t have to give your name when you contact Crimestoppers and any information provided is confidential. If your tip leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward.