GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - New details have emerged about the Gainesville man who opened fire at police on Tuesday, and was shot as a result. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. The Gainesville Police Department is investigating two separate shootings that happened over the weekend, including one that left four people hospitalized. According to a news release published Sunday afternoon bytheGainesville Police Department, several officers out on patrol heard multiple gunshots around2 a.m. near a gravel parking lot at 238 W.University Ave. Vehicles and crowds of people fled at the noise, and shortly after, a victim stumbled into Northwest First Avenue asking for help before collapsing, the release said. 3 min read. Capt. Please consider giving today. Gainesville Police officers say units searched the area of 100 Northeast 22nd Street after a man was shot multiple times. 0:00. For anonymity, contact the Alachua County Crime Stoppers at 352-372-7867. According to GPD officers, Pedro Aparico, 21, was yelling and banging on the door of one Gainesville womans apartment. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Investigators are at the scene looking for any evidence that points to a suspect. The victim was taken to UF Health Shands Trauma Unitwhere he died. At about 10 p.m., Gainesville Police A Gainesville man died from gunshot wounds early Sunday morning after attending a party near Copeland Park in the city of Alachua. Gainesville police are investigating a shooting that happened in the parking lot of a shopping center. GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Officers are in Northeast Gainesville searching for a gunman after a man was shot and killed on Tuesday afternoon. Behl. Copyright 2022 WCJB. To keep up with the latest local news subscribe to our TV20 newsletter HERE and receive news straight to your email GPD releases video of a man spotted in the area As of Sunday at 11:30 a.m., APD is not aware of who is responsible or why the incident occurred. Other crime news: Gainesville man sentenced to 40 years in prison for child porn conviction, See also: Paul Reinhart shot his two sons and then himself, autopsies conclude. He said his employees weren't aware of what washappening until one of the victims who had been shot came inside the store telling the employees to call police. 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These two incidents are not related to one another, but obviously are a part of a pattern weve seen in the last few weeks of gunshots and shootings of people being shot here in the Gainesville community, GPD spokesperson Graham Glover said. All charges but one petty theft charge in March were dropped or withheld. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. "There were multiple gunshots that went out. GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) -Southeast Gainesville was the site of yet another shooting in Alachua County on Saturday night. "Every weekend, a mother is burying their child, and we can't come up with a solution. This year, he was arrested for fraud, burglary and firearm theft, court records show. The vehicle then left, heading east on Northeast Eighth Avenue. APD is asking anyone who has information regarding the shooting to contact 352-393-7710 or 352-393-7659. Officers say someone GAINESVILLE, Ga. - Gainesville Police have confirmed that two adult, male victims were shot and critically injured at the Village Shoppes at Gainesville Monday night. 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Kionne Atkins, a 19-year-old Gainesville resident, was found by Alachua Department Police deputies with gunshot wounds to his torso around 4:30 a.m., a news release read. "Our condolences, our prayers go out to the victims family and friends. A TV crew was New details emerge about officer involved shooting in Gainesville neighborhood, Cone Park Resource Center holds clothing closet event, Hilton UF Conference Center holds 2023 Women of Distinction luncheon, Man facing attempted murder charges appointed to Alachua County Historical Commission, Horse Capital TV previews upcoming event at the World Equestrian Center, Domestic disturbance call leads to officer-involved shooting. Copyright 2021 WCJB. He confirmed Monday afternoonthat GPD has possession of a stolen silver Honda Pilotbelieved to be involved in the incident. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. GAINESVILLE, Fla. 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MilfordL.Griner, who is a minister onthe Gainesville Police Advisory Council, told The Sun he thinks this shooting, and similar others in the past, could have been prevented. WebAt about 10:26 p.m., Gainesville Police Department officers responded to several 911 calls about gunshots at the American Legion located at 4701 NW Sixth St. A suspect has been Failed To Stop Prior To Edison, Tanajaha Danahia (B /F/23) Cited on Charge of Failed To Stop Prior To Crosswalk, at 2700 Nw 16th Ave, Gainesville, on 2/21/2023 2:13:33 PM. RELATED STORY: Domestic disturbance call leads to officer-involved shooting. Deputies from the Alachua County Sheriff's Office, Gainesville Police Department and High Springs Police Department all arrived before the shooting to help disperse the large crowd, the release read. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All rights reserved. GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A A man and woman were shot and killed early Thursday morning in northwest Gainesville, according to a Gainesville Police Department social media post. Police investigate deadly shooting in Northeast Gainesville, Cone Park Resource Center holds clothing closet event, Hilton UF Conference Center holds 2023 Women of Distinction luncheon, Man facing attempted murder charges appointed to Alachua County Historical Commission, Horse Capital TV previews upcoming event at the World Equestrian Center, NCFL ELECTION 2022 Live Blog: Voters hit the polls in midterm elections. She has previously worked as the metro editor, criminal justice reporter on the Metro desk and as a news assistant for the University desk. With tears in her eyes, Angela Desew said it was around 11 p.m. when she was driving past the food store and saw about police cars surrounding the building. This story is developing. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. GAINESVILLE, Fla. A man died early Sunday morning following a shooting in downtown Gainesville. WebGAINESVILLE, FL 16 HOURS AGO ocala-news.com Suspect arrested in Gainesville shooting that left two dead, one injured A 28-year-old man was arrested and charged with first degree murder in connection with a shooting that killed two people and wounded a third person in a Gainesville neighborhood. More:Charges in teen party shooting upgraded to murder, See also:Teenage boy shot at American Legion dies. Dylan Lyons was named as the Spectrum News 13 reporter who was shot and killed while covering a homicide in Orlando, Florida, on February 22, 2023, his family confirmed. Our detectives are still following up on leads and putting together and sifting through evidence, APD spokesperson Jesse Sandusky said. Police are not clear on a motive yet. 2023 www.gainesville.com. ACSO Public Information Officer Capt. Kaley Behl says that those officers were there on a contracted security detail. She said this past Thursday as she sat in her car that she needs to stop coming to the store because she felt the area was dangerous. All rights reserved. Isabella Douglas is a third-year journalism major and the digital managing editor for The Alligator. BrevardCounty. The incident is estimated to have been 15 minutes before Atkins was transported to the hospital, Sandusky said. Uddin said they had been lighting fireworks in the neighborhood since the beginning of July, so his employees didn't think that the sound they heard could be gun shots. A man called I just don't know what do. Find latests mugshots and bookings from Gainesville and other local cities. "Anyone who is outside that store, whether they are loiteringor just going intothe storeor people walking by the store, they can become innocent targets, innocent victims, of the drive-by shootingssimply by being by being in the area.". He left Gainesville in 2022 to report for Spectrum News 13 in Orlando . 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