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I-57 Shooting Was Result Of Self-Inflicted Gunshot, ISP Says

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A woman is dead after a reported shooting on the Interstate 57 southbound ramp to Vollmer Road Friday. Illinois State Police now say the woman suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

ISP responded to the shooting shortly after 2:30 p.m. and found a 31-year-old woman from Chicago Heights in the driver's seat with a reported self-inflicted gunshot wound.

She was taken to a local hospital with life threatening injuries and later died.

Also in the vehicle were a 20-year-old woman from University Park, a 10-year-old boy from Chicago Heights, a 5-year-old girl from Chicago Heights and a 2-year-old girl from University Park. None of the passengers was injured.

ISP says no foul play is suspected.

The ramp was shut down for the investigation from about 2 p.m. until about 7:30 p.m.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to contact ISP at (847)294-4400. Callers can remain anonymous.

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