UPDATE: As of 4 p.m. ET on Friday, all lanes have been reopened.

Original story below…

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CECIL COUNTY, MD—Motorists traveling to the north on Friday should be advised that I-95 has been shut down at the Maryland line following a police shootout.

The incident reportedly began at around 7:30 a.m. on December 2 when a suspect ran up a highway ramp onto Route 141 and carjacked a vehicle.  Delaware State Police located and pursued the suspect onto westbound Route 40.

Officers reportedly exchanged gunfire with the suspect at the I-95 interchange and Route 896.  The suspect was fatally shot.

The are no reports of any injuries to officers or civilians.  I-95 is expected to be shut down at the Maryland line for an extended period of time.

Motorists should use an alternate route.

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