A driver reported that the incident began at 6:15 p.m., and he was stuck for more than five hours. Update, 11:05 p.m.: The TBI has confirmed that one person was killed in the shooting. Update, 10:25 p.m.: I-24 is closed in both directions between Exits 11 and 19. Westbound traffic is backed up from Exit 19 to Exit 24. I-24 has backup from Exit 11 to about mile 9. Drivers reported being stuck in traffic for over 3 1/2 hours and not being allowed to turn. Clarksville Now has reached out to THP, TBI, Clarksville Police and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office for information on behalf of the drivers. Update, 8:55 p.m.: I-24 westbound is closed at Exit 19. Traffic is backed up around mile marker 21. Update, 8:20 p.m.: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating a shooting that happened on I-24 eastbound at mile marker 19, according to Clarksville Now news partner WKRN Channel 2-Nashville. Traffic is backed up after Exit 8. Update, 7:50 p.m.: Drivers are being directed from I-24 to Exit 11 and back to Exit 19, according to THP. “This will be an extended closure due to an ongoing law enforcement investigation,” according to THP. Eastbound traffic is now backed up from Exit 11 almost to Exit 8. Previously: CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Interstate 24 eastbound is closed at Exit 11. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and Clarksville Police are shutting down the interstate at Exit 11 at the request of the Robertson County Patrol and the Tennessee Highway Patrol, according to MCSO spokesman Sgt. Bishop Delaney. NEWS Alerts: To get free breaking news alerts on your phone, text NEWS to 43414. This includes an incident that occurred outside of Montgomery County. “County law enforcement only helps us with traffic control on I-24,” Delaney said. Traffic is detoured from Highway 76 to Highway 41A. As of 7:45 p.m., traffic was backed up from Exit 11 to about mile marker 9 and from Exit 19 to about mile marker 15. This article will be updated.
