Press release from Gainesville Police Department
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – At approximately 5:53 a.m., the Gainesville Police Department received a distress call from a concerned family member reporting a domestic disturbance in the 6100 block of NW 30th Terrace. According to the caller, an argument had occurred between the victim and the suspect, during which the suspect allegedly pointed a firearm at the victim’s head. The family member attempted to de-escalate the situation over the phone but soon after heard gunshots.
Patrol officers promptly responded to the scene, established a containment perimeter around the residence, and attempted to re-establish communication with the suspect via phone. Due to the serious nature of the call, reports of additional firearms inside the residence, a history of domestic-related issues, and the prior military experience of the suspect, the SWAT Team and Negotiations Response Team were activated and responded to assist…