Press release from Gainesville Police Department

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Gainesville Police Department responded to a drive-by shooting in the Lincoln Estates neighborhood on Friday night, just minutes before a drive-by shooting in the Duval neighborhood.

On Friday, July 7, at approximately 10:23 p.m., GPD officers responded to the area of 1200 SE 19th Terrace after receiving several calls about a drive-by shooting. Several vehicles were struck by the gunfire. As of this writing, there have not been any reports of person(s) shot.

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Officers and detectives are actively working both shooting scenes. It is unknown at this time if both shootings are related. Any updates will be provided at a later time.

We are asking members of the community with information regarding this shooting to please call 352-955-1818 or Crime Stoppers at 352-372-7867.