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Updated at 7:35 p.m. with additional information from Alachua County Sheriff’s Office.

Staff report

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – One person was transported to the hospital this evening from the Tower Oaks neighborhood with multiple gunshot wounds.

At about 5:20 p.m., Alachua County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a call about a person shot in the 6900 block of SW 21st Lane, found a victim suffering from gunshot wounds, and rendered aid. The victim was stabilized and transported to a local hospital.

This is an active investigation. If you have any information regarding this shooting, ASO wants your information, not your name. Please contact 352-955-1818 or you can remain anonymous by contacting Alachua County Crime Stoppers at 352-372-STOP(7867), downloading the Crime Stoppers P3 Tips app, or visiting

This is a developing story.


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