A shooting incident on Interstate 95 near Boca Raton has left a person hospitalized and brought traffic to a standstill. The northbound lanes of the highway have been shut down following the apparent attack, with officials diverting all traffic onto Hillsboro Boulevard.
Eyewitnesses report seeing a box truck parked on the side of the road with a black SUV stopped further down the road. One window of the SUV appears to be shot out, prompting an investigation by police. The Boca Raton Fire Rescue team has confirmed that one person was transported to a local hospital in connection with the incident.
As authorities continue to probe the circumstances surrounding the shooting, drivers are being forced to take detours away from the affected area. The roadblocks have caused significant congestion on the highway, adding to the frustration of commuters already facing traffic woes during peak hours.
The identity and condition of the person injured remain unknown for now. As officials work to piece together what happened, residents and motorists in the area are being advised to exercise caution when traveling through the region until further notice.
Eyewitnesses report seeing a box truck parked on the side of the road with a black SUV stopped further down the road. One window of the SUV appears to be shot out, prompting an investigation by police. The Boca Raton Fire Rescue team has confirmed that one person was transported to a local hospital in connection with the incident.
As authorities continue to probe the circumstances surrounding the shooting, drivers are being forced to take detours away from the affected area. The roadblocks have caused significant congestion on the highway, adding to the frustration of commuters already facing traffic woes during peak hours.
The identity and condition of the person injured remain unknown for now. As officials work to piece together what happened, residents and motorists in the area are being advised to exercise caution when traveling through the region until further notice.