More info on downtown shooting: 2 injured, 1 killed

Press release from Gainesville Police Department

GPD is investigating a shooting that occurred on 03/06/2020 at 2:00 a.m. on NW 1st St near University Ave. Preliminary information is that two groups of individuals got into a fight in a nearby club and followed each other outside, and shots were fired. Two bystanders were struck by projectiles. One of the victims has died as a result of their injuries.

We are urging anyone with information to please come forward. You may contact the non-emergency number at 352-955- 1818, or GPD directly at 352-393-7600. Anonymous tips can be submitted for a cash reward at Crime Stoppers, www.stopcrime.tv.