GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Two Gainesville police officers were injured in a shooting on Wednesday morning, according to News 6 news partner WJXT.
Around 8:30 a.m., multiple police officers and Alachua County deputies responded to the scene on E. University Avenue.
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One of the two suspects involved in the shooting has died, and the two officers who were shot were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police.
Police said officers spotted a car and tried to stop the driver, who then got out of the car and started firing on the officers. Additional officers responded and shot the suspect, killing him.
While conducting their investigation, officers found the body of another person in the Imeca Lumber & Hardware store. Police said they believe the victim’s death was connected to the initial shots fired.
The sheriff’s office said the investigation is ongoing and emphasized there is no active threat to the public.
A University of Florida spokesperson said the incident is not impacting university operations, and no university officers were involved.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is also responding to the scene to assist with the investigation.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.