Gainesville Police Department holds press conference addressing recent shootings

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – Gainesville Police Chief Nelson Moya addressed a recent uptick in gun-related violence across the city during a press conference Tuesday morning.

According to Moya, Gainesville has recorded 11 homicides resulting in 12 victims so far in 2026.

That compares to five homicides in 2025, eight in 2024, 14 in 2023, and 10 in 2022…

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