Update: Woman shot on I-10, cops close interstate

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New Orleans Police say bullets flying on the I-10 left two victims injured Wednesday evening.

"The NOPD is investigating a reported aggravated battery by shooting on Interstate 10 East at the Bullard Avenue exit," the Public Information Office said in an email.

A female suffered a gunshot wound, police said.

Investigation into this incident remains active and ongoing. No suspects have been identified

The investigation shut down the I-10.

"NOPD was first notified of this incident at about 6:16 p.m."

"No additional details are currently available."

This comes amid a huge spike in violent crime in New Orleans that has included a series of shootings on the interstate and elevated expressways.

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