ASO investigates overnight shooting in Majestic Oaks

Staff report

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Detectives at the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ASO) are investigating a shooting and a vehicle crash that happened late last night in Majestic Oaks.

In the late-night hours of Tuesday, October 28, ASO Deputies responded to reports of an armed dispute at Majestic Oaks Apartments (5800 SW 20th Avenue).

While on the way to the apartment complex, deputies learned that a vehicle had crashed into one of the apartment buildings, causing significant damage. Once on scene, deputies found a large crowd of individuals who were still engaged in a verbal disturbance.

Deputies spoke with several individuals, who mentioned that they heard gunshots and believed a person was shot, but that person was no longer there. Deputies also noted that the vehicle that had crashed into the building was no longer there. No injuries were reported as a result of the vehicle crash.

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.