Alachua County, FL – On the afternoon of Thursday, November 6, 2025, Ali Bayhan, a Florida resident, was fatally shot by deputies during a law enforcement operation at his NW Gainesville residence. The operation stemmed from serious concerns regarding Bayhan’s mental health and the threats he had made toward law enforcement, elected officials, and a local synagogue.
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) had previously obtained an Ex-Parte Order under Florida’s Baker Act for an involuntary mental health evaluation, based on sworn testimony from Bayhan’s family expressing concern that he was armed and posed a threat to himself or others. ACSO Deputies initially planned to serve the order the evening of November 5 but deferred the attempt until daylight for safety reasons. During the intervening hours, ACSO was contacted by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, which provided additional information about Bayhan’s threats, including statements about “blowing up” a synagogue and harming elected officials.
On November 6, ACSO Investigators and U.S. Marshals conducted surveillance of Bayhan’s residence at 1405 NW 35th Way. Investigators monitored the location throughout the day in hopes of safely apprehending Bayhan outside his residence. Despite continuous observation, Bayhan did not leave the property…