A tragic incident unfolded on Interstate 80 near Hercules, where a Richmond police officer fatally shot a suspect who was allegedly striking passing cars with a tire iron. The shooting led to a nearly 10-hour closure of the westbound lanes, causing significant traffic disruptions in the East Bay. Multiple law enforcement agencies are involved in the investigation, which has also attracted the attention of the Justice Department. New details emerged that indicate the suspect was linked to a hit-and-run spree prior to the confrontation. As authorities work to understand the circumstances surrounding the shooting, traffic on I-80 has since resumed after the area was reopened.