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Press release from Alachua Police Department
ALACHUA, Fla. – Authorities in Alachua are delving into a shooting incident that took place late Sunday night, resulting in property damage that was only identified the next morning. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported.
On the night of April 5, 2026, just after 11 p.m., the Alachua Police Department (APD) received two separate reports about hearing around 10 gunshots near the 7400 block of NW 128th Place, within the Oaks of Hague subdivision. Officers quickly arrived at the location and carried out an extensive search but found no individuals, vehicles, or evidence of any suspicious activities during the night.
The following morning, on April 6, 2026, at about 10:20 a.m., the owner of Trinity Car Sales LLC, situated at 12559 NW US Hwy 441, alerted the police to a shattered front door at their business. Upon investigation, officers discovered several bullet holes in the building and damage to multiple vehicles on the premises.
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Forensics Unit was called in to assist with the investigation, meticulously processing the scene for evidence.
While officers were still on scene, APD received an additional call from a nearby residence located behind the business. The resident reported finding bullet holes in their home. Officers responded and located projectiles that had struck the residence, which were recovered as evidence.
This case remains an active and ongoing investigation.
If you have any information or video that could assist in this investigation, please contact Detective Williams at (386) 462-1396 or by email at twilliams@alachuapd.org. You may also contact Alachua County Crime Stoppers Inc anonymously at (352) 372-7867 or via their website at Anonymous tips can also be submitted through our website at or via our mobile phone app.
Your cooperation could lead to solving this crime.