The victim in an I-75 shooting has died, sparking homicide investigation

A man who was shot on Interstate 75 near Alico Road in December has died, authorities said. 

Ronald Green, 30, of Lehigh Acres, was taken to the hospital after he was struck by gunfire on the interstate on Dec. 16. On Thursday he died from his injuries, according to a Lee County Sheriff's Office spokesman.

The investigation, which has remained open and active since the incident, is now a homicide investigation.There have been no details given about who shot Green or why.

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Green had a criminal record for several low-level offenses such as marijuana possession. He also had a 2006 battery charge. Authorities could not confirm whether he may have been targeted. 

The shooting forced the southbound lanes to be closed between Corkscrew and Alico roads for about 10 hours that day and an hour the next day as law enforcement searched for evidence. 

Investigators are asking those with any information on the incident to contact the sheriff's office at 239-477-1000 or to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477).

Those who call in with tips can remain anonymous and could receive up to a $3,000 cash reward. 

Tips may also be made online at southwestfloridacrimestoppers.com or by submitting a tip on the P3Tips mobile app.