Deputies respond to weekend shooting in Gainesville and request the public’s help

Release from Alachua County Sheriff’s Office

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – During the early morning hours of Sunday, February 1, 2026, deputies responded to a residence in the 8400 block of NE 77th Lane in Gainesville regarding a person shot.

Law enforcement arrived on scene within five minutes. Once at the location, they found an adult male with a gunshot wound. Deputies rendered aid before EMS arrived and transported him to an area hospital for treatment. The male is expected to survive.

Detectives and Crime Scene Investigators located evidence on scene of a shooting and are continuing to investigate the incident.

Our community members are our eyes and ears, and your assistance is vital in helping us solve this crime. If you saw or heard anything suspicious or unusual in the area of NE 77th Lane (off of NE Waldo Rd) between 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2026, through 12:15 a.m. on Sunday, February 1, 2026, please contact Detective T. Beville at 352-367-4053 or tbeville@alachuasheriff.org

You can also submit tips anonymously by contacting Alachua County Crime Stoppers Inc at 352-372-STOP (7867).

Due to this being an active case, no other details will be released at this time.