ALACHUA, Fla. – Three adults and two children were shot Monday night in the city of Alachua, about 20 miles northwest of Gainesville, authorities said.
The shooting was reported about 7 p.m. at two homes at North Main Street and Northwest 157th Place.
An Alachua Police Department spokesman told News 6 partner WJXT-TV that investigators believe the shooting was gang-related and in retaliation for a shooting that happened Sunday at a park.
Police said they're searching for the gunman.
According to WCJB-TV, Alachua County Fire Rescue confirmed the five victims were taken to a hospital after the drive-by shooting. Fire Rescue told WCJB that one was in critical condition, one was in serious condition and three were in non-life-threatening condition, including the two children.
Alachua County sheriff's deputies were called to assist with the investigation.