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Crime
Florida Trooper Shooting Halts I-95 Traffic in Both Directions, FDLE Launches Probe
✍️ WPEC
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 06:04 AM
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A Florida state trooper shot a suspect on I-95, prompting the highway to be shut in both directions while the FDLE begins its investigation.
A Florida state trooper discharged his weapon at a suspect on the I-95 corridor near the IRC interchange, an incident that immediately led to the closure of the highway in both directions.
The sudden shutdown caused significant traffic disruption, with commuters forced to seek alternate routes while emergency responders secured the scene.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has taken over the case, stating that a full investigation is under way to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Officials have not released details about injuries or the identity of the individuals involved, emphasizing that the focus remains on gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
The sudden shutdown caused significant traffic disruption, with commuters forced to seek alternate routes while emergency responders secured the scene.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has taken over the case, stating that a full investigation is under way to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Officials have not released details about injuries or the identity of the individuals involved, emphasizing that the focus remains on gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.