Staff report

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Two individuals sustained non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting incident this evening on the 1700 block of NE 8th Avenue.

The Gainesville Police Department reported that around 6:25 p.m. on March 10, officers were dispatched to the 1700 block of NE 8th Avenue following a shooting alert. Upon arrival, they discovered two people with gunshot wounds that were not life-threatening.

Initial investigations suggest the shooting may have been a drive-by. Both victims have been transported to a nearby hospital, where they are currently receiving medical care for their injuries.

The case remains under active investigation.

The police urge anyone with information about the incident to reach out to the GPD Investigations Bureau at 352-393-7700. For those wishing to remain anonymous, contact Alachua County Crime Stoppers at 352-372-STOP(7867), use the Crime Stoppers P3 Tips app, or visit their website. Crime Stoppers offers a reward of up to $1000 for tips leading to an arrest. Your identity can stay confidential, just share what you know, and if it leads to an arrest, you can receive the reward!