Release from Gainesville Police Department

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Early on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at roughly 12:45 a.m., following a high school prom afterparty, a disturbance/physical altercation occurred at the intersection of SW 1st Ave/SW 1st St that resulted in gunfire and one juvenile being injured. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital and is expected to recover as his injuries are not life-threatening.

Surveillance footage captured images of two unidentified individuals who are considered persons of interest. One individual is a white male with blond hair styled in a bun, wearing a dark-colored shirt, shorts, and dark-colored shoes. The other is a white male adorned in a purple-ish shirt and a ball cap. The video shows both individuals fleeing the scene after the shots were fired.

See the first video clip here.

See the second video clip here.

Detectives from the GPD strongly encourage anyone with information about the incident or the individuals involved to reach out to Det. Bernal at 352-393-7729 or via email at bernalvl@cityofgainesville.org.

You may also remain anonymous and contact Alachua County Crime Stoppers at 352-372-7867 or submit online tips at www.stopcrime.tv