101 Freeway briefly closed in Sherman Oaks after LAPD nabs suspects in murder probe

The northbound 101 Freeway was briefly shut down on Wednesday night as Los Angeles police arrested two people in connection with a murder case, authorities said.

Officers detained two suspects in a black pickup truck about 6:20 p.m., LAPD Officer Matthew Ludwig said. They were stopped by officers about one block before the Woodman Avenue exit, Ludwid said.

At least one of the suspects was wanted in connection to a murder case, he added.

Several lanes on the freeway were shut down, but shortly before 7 p.m. the road had reopened, California Highway Patrol Officer Michele Bond said.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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