Release from Alachua County Sheriff’s Office
HAWTHORNE, Fla. – Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies were called to Hawthorne late Monday afternoon, August 24, after receiving a report of a shooting in the 6000 block of SE 225th Street.
When deputies arrived, they found an adult man with a single gunshot wound. Deputies began providing emergency medical care at the scene until Alachua County Fire Rescue personnel arrived. The victim was then taken to a local hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening.
Detectives and crime scene investigators were also called to the area to determine what led to the shooting. Officials said the case remains active and the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Det. M. Adkins at madkins@acso.us or 352-367-4154. Those who wish to remain anonymous may submit tips through the Alachua Sheriff FL App or contact Crime Stoppers at 352-372-STOP (7867) or www.stopcrime.tv .
