Press release from University of Florida Police Department

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The University of Florida Police Department (UFPD) is investigating an incident involving a shot fired in the early morning hours of Thursday.

On Thursday around 11:15 a.m., UFPD responded to a call from a resident of Sorority Row who reported a shot had been fired through a closed window, striking indoor window shutters. The caller reported the incident had just taken place.

As a result, UFPD and the Gainesville Police Department responded to the incident as an immediate and ongoing threat to campus.

Responding officers searching the area spoke with potential witnesses who reported not hearing the sound of a gunshot recently. Additionally, some residents of Sorority Row reported having heard a “pop” sometime between 1:30 a.m. and 2:30 a.m. on Thursday.

After securing the area and conducting an exhaustive search, officers determined there was a time delay between when the incident happened and when the bullet was found by the resident of the building. UFPD is not aware of any injuries to any persons stemming from this incident.

UFPD would like to thank its partners at the Gainesville Police Department for their assistance and response to this incident.

While there is no ongoing threat to campus, the investigation into this incident is ongoing. Additionally, UFPD has increased patrols in the area in response to this incident.

Anyone who believes they may have seen something or heard something is asked to call 352-392-1111.