I-95 North shut down in St. Lucie County after officer-involved shooting

Florida Highway Patrol is investigating an officer-involved shooting early Sunday morning on Interstate 95 northbound near Exit 121 in St. Lucie County.

According to FHP, a BOLO (Be On the Lookout) had been issued by Hillsborough County for a 2024 silver Mitsubishi Outlander. The driver, a 29-year-old white male, was wanted on an active warrant and had fled from deputies previously.

Around 5:32 a.m., Sgt. J. Torres spotted the vehicle traveling northbound near mile marker 126. After confirming the vehicle matched the BOLO, Sgt. Torres attempted a traffic stop. The suspect fled, prompting Sgt. Torres to initiate a PIT maneuver…

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