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Two Gainesville Officers Released From Hospital After Ambush That Left Suspect, Civilian Dead

State investigators are reviewing the ambush-style exchange outside Imeca Lumber & Hardware as police report no ongoing threat.

Overview

  • The injured officers were treated for non-life-threatening wounds and discharged from the hospital later Wednesday, city officials said.
  • Police say the suspect exited a red car during a stop near E. University Avenue and opened fire, wounding two officers before another officer shot and killed him.
  • A person was found fatally shot inside Imeca Lumber & Hardware, and detectives are still determining the suspect’s connection to that killing.
  • Chief Nelson Moya described the attack as ambush-style and said the suspect parked behind a nearby KFC before entering the store.
  • Authorities requested FDLE to review the officer-involved shooting and said there is no continuing danger to the public or impact on University of Florida operations.