Homicide near the Tax Collector’s Office in Gainesville

Blue and red police lights at a generic crime scene. (Ajax9, Getty Images)

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Gainesville police say officers on foot patrol heard gunshots shortly after 1AM Saturday. Police say the officers responded to the area of South Main Street where a man was found shot on the sidewalk.

People helped the police render aid until EMS arrived. The victim was taken to Shands where they died.

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Police were able to find the crime scene which was on the west side area of the Tax Collector’s Office. Police say at some point a confrontation happened between the victim and others.

Police are still looking for a suspect. Gainesville P.D. did not provide a description of the suspect or victim in this case.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Bernal at (352) 393-7729. at www.stopcrime.tv


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