Suspect flees and is caught near courthouse after fight, Gainesville FL


A male suspect fled from police after an altercation near a cigar lounge. Officers pursued him south on Main Street and apprehended him near the courthouse. The suspect was wearing a white shirt and a hat. EMS was called due to the suspect's medical issues following the arrest.
Audio|Source: Gainesville Police and Alachua Fire
04:31
Transcript:
00:12
Somebody ran over near the cigar lounge.
00:14
That's my suspect. He's a white shirt and a hat.
00:18
He's near the cigar lounge.
00:20
By the cigar bar he ran.
00:38
Coming out to Main Street, going south on Main.
00:51
Over by the courthouse, southbound by the courthouse.
00:56
The courthouse.
00:59
Stop where you are.
01:41
We're on the west side of the courthouse.
01:50
Are you guys having him in custody now?
02:10
The victim is near Main Street.
02:22
Another person was yelling at the suspect to run.
02:38
He's complaining and about to pass out.
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Gainesville, FL
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