GPD asks public for help in investigation of homicide in Phoenix neighborhood

Press release from Gainesville Police Department

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Gainesville Police Department is actively investigating a homicide that occurred last night in the Phoenix neighborhood (the 3100 block of SW 26th Way). 

At approximately 10:00 p.m. on May 1, officers responded to reports of shots fired in the area. A short time later, an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound arrived at a local hospital. Preliminary investigation indicates the victim was shot in the Phoenix neighborhood. Tragically, he later succumbed to his injuries.

This remains an active investigation, and we are asking for the community’s help. If you witnessed anything suspicious, have information related to this incident, or may have surveillance footage from the area, please contact Detective Williams at 352-393-7681. You can remain anonymous by contacting Alachua County Crime Stoppers Inc 352-372-STOP(7867), download the Crime Stoppers P3 Tips app, or visit https://www.stopcrime.tv/. Crime Stoppers pays up to $1000 if the information you provide results in an arrest. You don’t have to give your name… just call in with what you know. If an arrest is made, you get paid!