Part of I-40 is closed west of Albuquerque due to a shooting involving Albuquerque police.

Authorities have blocked off eastbound I-40 at mile marker 140, which is the exit for the Route 66 Casino Hotel. One westbound lane of I-40 is also closed in the area.

Albuquerque police say the shooting happened around 4 a.m.

One person was shot and taken to the hospital. No officers were hurt.

The Multi-Agency Task Force is investing.

Eastbound traffic on I-40 is being diverted onto the frontage road. Drivers can rejoin the interstate several miles up the road at Atrisco Vista Boulevard.

This is a developing story. Stay with KOAT.com for updates.

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