On Sunday, April 20, 2025, at approximately 8:15 p.m., gunfire erupted as attendees were leaving the Easter event at TB McPherson Park.
According to the Gainesville Police Department, an unidentified Black male wearing red shorts and a gray hoodie opened fire into the crowd, striking three individuals.
Officers already on scene immediately rendered aid to the victims until Gainesville Fire Rescue and Alachua County Fire Rescue arrived. All three victims were transported to Shands at the University of Florida. Police reported that one victim sustained life-threatening injuries, while the other two suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Additional officers responded to assist with traffic and crowd management in the aftermath of the shooting.
The investigation is ongoing, and police have released a video of the suspect.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Alachua County Crime Stoppers at 352-372-7867 or submit tips online at www.stopcrime.tv. GPD Detective Corporal Matt Quinn may also be reached directly at 352-339-0506, 352-393-7670, or quinnmt@cityofgainesville.org. For immediate assistance, contact 911 or the non-emergency line at 352-955-1818.
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