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Shots fired on I-70 in St. Charles County, Highway Patrol looking for witnesses

The incident happened shortly before 9 a.m. on westbound Interstate 70 near Route A.

ST CHARLES, Mo. — The Missouri State Highway Patrol is searching for witnesses after shots were fired on Interstate 70 in St. Charles County Wednesday morning. 

According to MSHP, officers responded shortly before 9 a.m. on westbound I-70 near Route A to investigate a crash. 

The highway patrol found a green Chevrolet Cavalier was shot at by a black Chevrolet Tahoe. After the incident, the Cavalier crashed into the center median and the Tahoe fled the scene, MSHP said. 

The victim suffered minor injuries from breaking glass and was not struck. 

No other information was released regarding the incident or suspect as of Wednesday evening. 

MSHP is searching for witnesses who may have seen the incident and crash. If you have any information on the incident or the black Chevrolet Tahoe, you can call Troop C at 636-300-2800 and ask to speak with Sergeant Davis. 

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