More charges added for 18-year-old who allegedly displayed a firearm at MLK Jr. Multipurpose Center in July
Staff report
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Antwon Kenshae Towns, 18, was arrested yesterday for two counts of possession of a firearm or ammunition by an adjudicated delinquent; he was previously arrested in July for allegedly displaying a firearm at the MLK Jr. Multipurpose Center and was released after posting $100,000 bail.
At about 3:51 p.m. on July 7, Gainesville Police Department officers responded to the MLK Jr. Multipurpose Center (1100 NE 14th Street), where the victim said that as her family arrived at the park, she saw Towns walking toward her with a group of males.
The victim said she began recording a video of the incident, and Towns lifted his shirt to display a black firearm concealed in his waistband and then threatened her, causing her to fear for her life. She said Towns walked behind the MLK Center building and came back a short time later without the gun.
A GPD K-9 team searched the area behind the building and reportedly found two firearms, a black Taurus G2C and a “distinct beige/brown” Glock 48 9mm with black sights.
Towns was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and unlawful concealed carry of a firearm.
After the arrest, a detective began investigating Towns and reportedly found “numerous” pictures and videos that showed Towns with various firearms. In a video from July 1, Towns reportedly produced a beige/brown Glock pistol and pointed it at the camera. In a video from July 6, Towns reportedly produced the same beige/brown Glock pistol and pointed it at the camera. The detective noted that the gun appears to be the same one that was found at the MLK Jr. Multipurpose Center on July 7.
On September 3, GPD officers executed a search warrant at Towns’ home and reportedly found a single bullet in a dresser drawer in Towns’ bedroom.
On the same day, a detective showed Towns the video from July 6. Post Miranda, Towns reportedly admitted to possessing the Glock pistol and creating the video earlier this year. He denied ownership of the bullet. When he was asked how he obtained the Glock pistol, he said it belonged to a friend.
The arrest report also notes that Towns is confirmed to be a 4BL/1900 gang member.
Towns has been charged with two counts of possession of a firearm or ammunition by an adjudicated delinquent. He has juvenile convictions between 2023 and 2026 that include a felony conviction for robbery, and he is on pre-trial release following the July 7 arrest. Judge Joy Danne set bail at $50,000.
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