INDEPENDENCE — One person was injured Monday morning after a shooting involving Livingston Parish Sheriff's deputies along I-55 southbound in Tangipahoa Parish.

I-55 southbound is still closed between mile markers 39 and 40 after the law enforcement chase ended with a crash and shots fired near Independence. The closure was first reported around 6:57 a.m. on Monday. 

The person injured in the shooting was taken to a local hospital. No officers were injured during the incident.

Louisiana State Police is investigating the incident. 

Authorities asked drivers to use the exits for Independence and Hammond to avoid delays or take alternate routes, including La. 51, to continue through the affected areas. 

Louisiana State Police Troop L Troopers are assisting agencies and diverting traffic to La. 40.

Deputies with the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office told WBRZ that the chase involved a Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office unit. WBRZ has reached out to Livingston Parish deputies to learn more.