GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Gainesville Police Department is investigating the fatal shooting of a 21-year-old in Gainesville’s Lincoln Estates neighborhood Saturday evening.
Officers were sent to the 1600 block of SE 14th Avenue at about 6:30 p.m. Saturday, October 3, after several residents reported hearing gunfire.
Police found the 21-year-old suffering from apparent gunshot wounds when they arrived. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Detective Williams at 352-393-7681 or WilliamsWN@cityofgainesville.org.
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