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3 arrested in connection with Easter Day shooting that killed Gainesville woman

Gainesville Police Department arrested 3 people in connection with the Easter Day shooting death of a 20-year-old woman. (Gainesville Police Department, Copyright 2025 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.)

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Gainesville Police Department arrested three people Tuesday in connection with the Easter Day shooting that killed a 20-year-old woman at TB McPherson Park.

Gabriel Frazier, Jr., Kaniel Edwards, and Jarrett Jones, all Ocala residents, were taken into custody in connection with the shooting death of Ontaria Baisden.

A shocking video released by GPD showed an unidentified man wearing red shorts and a grey hoodie opening fire into a crowd, sending dozens into a frenzy to find safety.

Police said three people were struck during the shooting, including Baisden, who later died in the hospital.