Suspect flees crash scene armed with rifle in Gainesville, Gainesville FL
Traffic, WeaponsPolice are searching for a male suspect who fled the scene of a vehicle crash near Archer Rd in Gainesville. The suspect was seen walking away carrying a rifle. Officers are searching nearby areas including Celebration Pointe and surrounding complexes. The suspect was reportedly angry and driving a white Nissan. Police are following leads on possible associates and vehicle location.
Audio|Source: Gainesville Police and Alachua Fire
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Transcript:
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1375[2]. 26. The suspect with a rifle left the scene of a crash.
00:04
Correct. Yes.
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The suspect was last seen wearing a gray shirt, colored shorts, and a ball cap.
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No handgun magazine was tossed.
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No. Right. Someone north on 42nd Way was seen on foot.
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They appeared to be walking quickly toward Celebration Pointe.
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N-6 respondent alarm activation.
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2121 Southwest East 36 Terrace 2121.
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Southeast 36 Terrace Hammock Oaks Department, Bravo.
00:26
One $20 a 20-dog that doesn't bite.
00:28
It's a 50[1]-year-old female pendant calling for an ambulance.
00:35
No additional information.
00:36
Now heading to your lockbox.
00:37
Heading over to the bridge area?
00:39
Yes, at the roundabout down at 42nd Way, someone was cutting west for Celebration Pointe.
00:48
No, might be a jogger.
00:49
Next call for Lauren, same point of activation, same type.
00:52
Confirmed south of Celebration Pointe bridge is the suspected route.
00:58
Witness says suspect ran west from the self-storage yards.
01:05
Yes, from the south.
01:06
All right, 10-4.
01:07
Waiting for charges from APD before searching industrial complexes.
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Searching storage unit businesses between the area and the hotel.
01:13
The suspect is likely in the area; no sightings near the retention pond.
01:17
Unlikely suspect crossed interstate without calls.
01:22
I'm going to check.
01:25
District 1 can be released. 06:53 hours.
01:28
4 time. District 1 released.
01:29
District 1.
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Is this the same alarm as before? Yes. Same activation point and type.
01:36
Message received.
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Continue verification.
01:38
You can release.
01:39
Angel 1 at Quint 1.
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Must see. Engine 5 continue to verify, District 1 can be released. 06:63 hours.
01:44
Respond with engine 60 for lifeline alarm activation.
01:46
2121 Southwest 36 Terrace, apartment B.
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Caller requests ambulance over alarm line.
01:50
Contact inside. Updated to respiratory distress.
01:55
Units responding urgently.
01:56
06:4 hours.
01:58
Code 97 Celebration.
02:00
97 Celebration.
02:01
Notification for police and morning school coverage.
02:03
Standby for route.
02:05
Only charge currently is hit and run.
02:08
Witness last saw suspect walking with a rifle. Unclear if intoxicated from crash.
02:10
Police checking on his associate for vehicle location.
02:13
Search focused on Archer Road, Celebration Pointe, and surrounding areas.
02:21
Additional units checking nearby avenues.
02:23
Witnesses say suspect was angry, screaming about someone touching his child.
02:27
Suspect drove a white Nissan cruising the area.
02:34
Question if vehicle belongs to police.
02:36
Requesting officers to check vehicle.
02:39
Suspect possibly carrying weapons and personal items.
02:43
Suspect looks like he was kicked out of his house.
02:47
Observed walking westbound parallel to interstate in black shirt.
02:51
Unknown if visible.
02:52
Locations noted near Celebration Pointe.
02:55
Bridge locked down on their side.
02:56
Suspect unlikely to cross bridge now.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
50: Hit and run (traffic crash)
[2]
1375: Unit identifier (used for location/tracking)
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Location mentioned:
Near SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
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