Staff report
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A late-night incident involving gunfire and a vehicle collision is currently under investigation by the detectives of the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO) in the Majestic Oaks area.
The chain of events unfolded on the night of Tuesday, October 28, when ASO deputies were called to address an armed dispute at Majestic Oaks Apartments, located at 5800 SW 20th Avenue. En route, the deputies received additional reports that a vehicle had crashed into one of the apartment buildings, inflicting considerable damage.
Upon arrival, deputies encountered a large group of people embroiled in a heated verbal altercation. Interviews with several individuals revealed that gunshots had been heard, and it was suspected that someone had been shot, although the victim was no longer present at the scene. Additionally, the vehicle involved in the crash had also disappeared. Fortunately, no injuries were reported from the crash itself.
As the deputies continued their investigation, the Combined Communications Center was contacted by a nearby hospital. The report was that a male had arrived with a gunshot wound, which was later confirmed to have been sustained during the altercation at the Majestic Oaks Apartments.
During the investigation into the disturbance, the Combined Communications Center received a call from an area hospital, reporting that a male had come to the location, suffering from a gunshot wound. It was learned that the male was shot during the altercation at Majestic Oaks Apartments.
This incident is being investigated by ASO’s Criminal Investigations Division, and no further details are available at this time.
