Trooper-Involved Shooting on I-95 in Indian River County Results in Suspect’s Death
A Florida Highway Patrol trooper was involved in a shooting incident on Interstate 95 in Indian River County that resulted in a suspect's death and a closure of the highway in both directions for an investigation.
West Palm Beach Fort Pierce, FL, November 13, 2026 — A Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) trooper was involved in a shooting incident on Interstate 95 (I-95) in Indian River County, Florida, which led to the death of a suspect. The incident prompted the closure of I-95 in both directions as authorities initiated an investigation.
The circumstances leading to the shooting have not been fully detailed. The Florida Highway Patrol has confirmed the involvement of one of its troopers in the incident. The suspect involved later died as a result of the shooting.
Following the event, law enforcement officials closed Interstate 95 in Indian River County to facilitate the investigation. The closure impacted traffic in both northbound and southbound lanes. Details regarding the duration of the closure or when the highway was reopened were not immediately available.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is typically involved in investigating officer-involved shootings in the state. Information regarding the specific agency leading this investigation or the timeline for its completion was not provided. The names of the trooper involved and the deceased suspect have also not been released at this time.
Further details about the incident, including the events that precipitated the shooting and the scope of the ongoing investigation, are expected to be released as they become available. The Florida Highway Patrol has not commented further on the specifics of the incident beyond confirming its occurrence and the resulting fatality.
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