Woman seen walking on 71 Freeway in Chino Hills holding knife shot by CHP officer, officials say

CHINO HILLS, Calif. (KABC) -- A woman who was seen walking on the 71 Freeway in Chino Hills holding a knife Friday was struck during a shooting involving a California Highway Patrol officer, authorities said.

The incident unfolded around 11:30 a.m.

According to California Highway Patrol Capt. Salvador Suarez, the Inland Communications Center began receiving multiple calls about a woman with a knife walking on the right shoulder of the NB 71 Freeway near Butterfield Ranch Road and Euclid Avenue.

"They reported that she was a pedestrian acting erratically armed with a knife in her hand," said Suarez.

Shortly after an officer encountered the woman, Suarez said she "advanced toward the officer" and a shooting occurred.

The woman was shot once and was rushed to the hospital with a non-life threatening injury.

No officers were injured.

As of Friday afternoon, at least one lane was reopened.

Suarez is urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact CHP.

This is a developing story. This article will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.