One man hospitalized after Saturday night Gainesville apartment shooting
Deputies and police are investigating the incident at the Majestic Oaks complex, where a crowd gathered near the scene.
By Harper Laurent ·
One man was shot at the Majestic Oaks Apartments in Gainesville on Saturday night. Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies and Gainesville police officers are currently investigating the incident at the complex on Southwest 20th Avenue.
Deputies posted the update online around 8 p.m. Saturday. They stated that the extent of the male victim’s injuries is unknown. The shooting occurred at the apartment complex, which is located in the Gainesville area.
A large crowd formed while officers worked the scene. Deputies urged onlookers to stay at least 25 feet away from law enforcement personnel. This measure was taken to allow investigators to process the area effectively.
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office and the Gainesville Police Department are jointly handling the case. Both agencies are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Officials have not yet released additional details about the victim or the shooter.
The investigation continues at the apartment complex. Residents and neighbors were asked to maintain distance from the active investigation zone. No further timeline for an update was provided by the agencies.
