Staff report

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Dyquann Freeney, 25, Mikhail Lawson, 14, and Kemeon Lee, 15, have been charged with armed robbery and murder in connection with the shooting death of a juvenile male on February 19 at Pointe 23 Apartments. Freeney has also been charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

On Monday, February 19, 2024, at approximately 8:58 p.m., Gainesville Police Department officers responded to reports of gunfire and found an unresponsive juvenile male inside a vehicle at 740 NE 23rd Avenue (Pointe 23 Apartments). 

Upon arrival, both officers and EMS personnel confirmed the individual’s death from what appeared to be a single gunshot wound. Initial and follow-up investigations revealed that residents reported hearing three to five gunshots preceding the discovery of the deceased individual in his vehicle. Witnesses informed detectives that following the gunfire, three black males were observed fleeing toward NE 23rd Avenue, one of whom was carrying a firearm. 

Freeney was arrested in Alachua County in September 2023 on a fugitive warrant out of Lanier County, GA, for violating probation in a simple battery/assault case.

The Gainesville Police Department would like to thank citizens who came forward with information to help solve this murder.  Although arrests have been made, this is still an open investigation, and anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Dose at (352) 393-7682. Individuals wishing to provide anonymous tips can reach Crime Stoppers at (352) 372-7867.