Police Arrest Suspect: Public urged to steer clear of Butler Plaza Walmart due to ongoing investigation

Staff report from Gainesville Police Department and Alachua County Sheriff’s Office social media

Updated at 2:15 p.m.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – As of 2 p.m., the suspect is in custody.

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Multiple law enforcement agencies are currently involved in an active investigation at the Butler Plaza Walmart (2900 SW 42nd Street).

At about 7:50 a.m., a call was received about suspicious activity, and witnesses reported hearing gunshots coming from a trailer/vehicle in the parking lot. The subject is barricaded in the trailer.

Officers established a perimeter and began evacuating surrounding businesses.

GPD has confirmed that shots have been fired, but there are no injuries.

Members of the public are asked to avoid the area.