I-95 Southbound back open after traffic incident involving accidental gun shot

The Florida Highway Patrol released a statement regarding a traffic incident that closed I-95 Southbound for a period of time Friday evening.

According to FHP at 8:13 p.m., a FHP trooper attempted to pull over a vehicle that displayed erratic behavior that led them to believe the driver may have been under the influence.

The driver fled from the trooper and continued erratic behavior, FHP said.

When the suspect's vehicle slowed down, the trooper attempted a P.I.T. maneaver after which the suspect was safely placed into custody, according to FHP.

FHP said, that during the apprehension "one round from an auxiliary troopers department issued firearm."

No one was injured, according to FHP.

FHP said that all lanes of I-95 southbound will remain closed until the investigation is complete.

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