Three juveniles traveling in a car on I-80/94 in northwestern Indiana were struck by gunfire.

The shooting happened around 12 a.m. on Sunday, Sep. 12,  in the westbound lanes at the 6 mile-marker, east of the Burr Street exit.

Upon their arrival, Indiana State Police troopers discovered a white 2008 Dodge Charger had been struck multiple times by gunfire.

Inside the vehicle were five people, 3 of which were struck by gunfire.  The victims, all juveniles, were transported to area hospitals with one of the victims later flown to Chicago for treatment of life-threatening-injuries.

The victims had reportedly left a party in Gary when they were met by gunfire on I-80/94.

Detectives from the Indiana State Police Criminal Investigations Division responded to the scene and are actively investigating.

Anybody with any information in regard to this shooting are encouraged to contact the Indiana State Police at 219-696-6242.