Press release from Gainesville Police Department

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – On Wednesday December 11, Gainesville Police Department (GPD) officers successfully resolved a seven-hour standoff at 2917 NE 10th Drive that began after shots were fired at Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) workers.

At approximately 1:40 p.m., GRU employees arrived at the residence in clearly marked vehicles and uniforms to address a gas leak. After receiving no response at the door, they entered the back yard to begin repairs. While working on repairs, a shot was fired from inside the residence. A second shot followed, with a worker observing a muzzle flash from a window and hearing the bullet ricochet. The workers immediately evacuated and contacted 911.

Officers who were nearby on an unrelated call responded within moments of hearing the gunfire. Additional units, including the Co-Responder Team, quickly established a perimeter and blocked surrounding streets.

Preliminary investigation identified the homeowner as Carleton Renshaw, 43. Family members described Renshaw as a loner with no social media presence or friends. They confirmed he owned multiple firearms, including a rifle, shotgun, and handgun, and expressed concerns about his behavior.

Drone teams from GPD and Alachua County Fire Rescue (ACFR) provided aerial reconnaissance of the property, which included a concrete bunker in the backyard. Despite repeated public address announcements, Renshaw did not respond.

As the incident progressed, GPD’s Criminal Investigations Division secured a search warrant. SWAT teams from both GPD and the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO) assembled at a nearby command post. Around 9 p.m., GPD’s armored BearCat vehicle breached the front door, and ASO’s robotic device was deployed to search the interior. The robot’s camera located a rifle and showed Renshaw lying motionless on a bed under blankets.

SWAT officers entered the home and took Renshaw into custody without further incident. He was transported to a local hospital for a medical evaluation and later brought to the Alachua County Jail with multiple charges for aggravated assault.

The Gainesville Police Department appreciates the collaboration between its units, neighboring partners, and GRU, ensuring a safe resolution. The investigation is ongoing.