I-75 closed north of Alachua due to shooting incident

Press release from Florida Highway Patrol

Update, 4:53 p.m.: The suspect has been captured, and all northbound lanes of I-75 have been reopened; however, traffic is still very heavy, and travelers should expect delays.

Update, 4:40 p.m.: All southbound lanes of I-75 have been reopened.

Update, 1:57 p.m.: Southbound I-75 traffic is being diverted off I-75 at the US 41/US 441 exit at mile marker 414. Northbound traffic is being diverted off at the 399 mile marker exit (Alachua) until further notice.

All travel (north & south) on I-75 in Alachua County at the 406 mile marker has been stopped due to a shooting incident. Motorists are advised to seek other routes, until further advised.