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Updated at 6:50 p.m. with information about suspect
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO) is investigating a shooting that happened overnight.
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The shooting was reported at about 3:15 a.m., and deputies located a victim at the Palms of Archer Mobile Home Park. The victim was transported to the hospital and is believed to have non-life-threatening injuries. It is currently unknown whether the victim was shot at Palms of Archer.
A potential suspect arrived at the scene while deputies were investigating and was arrested.
DeQuante M. Perry, 29, has been charged with Attempted Murder, Possession of a Weapon with an Altered Serial Number, and Possession of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon. He is currently being held at the Department of the Jail and will go to First Appearance tomorrow morning.
