I-75 north of Gainesville got shut down today for a shooting. Here's what we know
Police for hours were looking for a man Wednesday after Florida Highway Patrol troopers say he exchanged gunfire with them on Interstate 75.
I-75 was shut down in both directions just north of the Alachua County line for most of the afternoon. Notice of the highway's closure came at 12:45 p.m. and the interstate reopened before 5 p.m.
Where is I-75 traffic stopped?
Interstate 75, northbound and southbound lanes, north of Gainesville in Alachua County had been stopped at the 406 mile marker, north of the city of Alachua, near River Rise State Park.
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Why was I-75 traffic stopped today?
A man pursued by law enforcement on Interstate 75 reportedly ditched his car at the Alachua County line, fired shots and is being hunted by multiple agencies.
“He got out on foot and ran,” sheriff’s Capt. Kaley Behl said just before 1 p.m. “They have the helicopter up and dogs. They are setting up a perimeter.”
The man was reported to be in custody at 4:15 p.m.
I-75 detour in Florida
Traffic had been diverted at the Alachua interchange northbound and at the U.S. 41 interchange in Columbia County southbound.
When did I-75 reopen?
I-75 reopened before 5 p.m.
This article originally appeared on The Gainesville Sun: I-75 shutdown in Florida stopped traffic, and it's not an accident
