Victim identified in Treehouse Village fatal shooting

Staff report

Updated on September 11

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Gainesville Police Department is investigating the shooting death of Joshua Douglas, 19, at Treehouse Village on Thursday night.

At approximately 8:20 p.m. on September 10, officers responded to a reported shooting in the 100 block of SE 16th Avenue and located a victim who had suffered a gunshot wound and succumbed to the injury.

GPD is asking the public for assistance in locating Carey Showers Jr., 17. Showers Jr. may have been at Treehouse Village during the incident and may have information that could assist investigators. He may also be injured and in need of medical attention.

The investigation remains active, and additional information will be released as it becomes available.

GPD asks anyone with information that could assist investigators to call 352-955-1818.