Florida Highway Patrol investigates I-95 shooting near MLK Jr. Expressway, 8th Street

I-95 was temporarily closed for several hours Friday morning

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is investigating a shooting that occurred on Interstate 95 between the MLK Jr. Expressway and 8th Street Friday morning, according to a report.

According to authorities, a grey SUV was traveling southbound when someone in an unknown vehicle began shooting at it around 2:30 a.m. The vehicle then fled the scene, continuing south on I-95.

The SUV’s driver and passenger, the only occupants, were not struck by the gunfire.

I-95 was temporarily closed for several hours while authorities processed the scene. The interstate has since reopened.

FHP encourages anyone with information about this incident to call (904) 695-4000 or *347.

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