SUMMARY: A shooting on Illinois Route 3 near East St. Louis left one person in critical condition. The victim, the driver, was taken to the hospital, while a passenger was unharmed. The incident occurred around 9 AM on the northbound lanes, and the highway was shut down for several hours for investigation. Authorities are unclear about the motive or whether the victim knew the shooter but believe the incident is isolated. The Illinois State Police are assisting in the investigation, and authorities are encouraging anyone with information to come forward.

One person was shot Tuesday morning on Illinois Route 3 in East St. Louis, according to Illinois State Police.

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