JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. — Deputies are searching for a suspect after a man was shot while driving in Jefferson County Tuesday afternoon.
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said the shooting happened just after 4 p.m. on southbound Highway 285 near Sourdough Drive. The victim was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive, deputies said.
The sheriff's office said they believe the shooting was connected to road rage. Deputies were in the area of Highway 285 in Conifer Tuesday evening looking for the suspect, who they said was driving a silver four-door Acura sedan with dark tinted windows. The driver headed south after the shooting, deputies said.
A portion of southbound Highway 285 was closed for about 20 minutes as deputies searched the road for evidence.
Anyone who sees the suspect vehicle is asked to call 911 immediately, and not follow or try to approach it.
Anyone who saw the shooting or has information that may help the investigation is asked to call the sheriff's office non-emergency line at 303-271-0211.
SUGGESTED VIDEOS: Latest from 9NEWS
MORE WAYS TO GET 9NEWS
Subscribe to our daily 9NEWSLETTER for top stories from 9NEWS curated daily just for you. Get content and information right now for can’t-miss stories, Next and Broncos content, weather and more delivered right to your inbox.
DOWNLOAD THE 9NEWS APP
iTunes: http://on9news.tv/itunes
Google Play: http://on9news.tv/1lWnC5n
HOW TO ADD THE FREE 9NEWS+ APP TO YOUR STREAMING DEVICE
ROKU: add the channel from the ROKU store or by searching for KUSA.
For both Apple TV and Fire TV, search for "9NEWS" to find the free app to add to your account. Another option for Fire TV is to have the app delivered directly to your Fire TV through Amazon.