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ALACHUA ‒ Police are still searching for an assailant who shot an individual over the 4th of July weekend. The Alachua Police Department (APD) received a call on July 4 about an early morning shooting that took place at 14011 N.W. 158th Avenue. Officers responded and were told a person had been shot and that the victim had been taken to Alachua County Fire Rescue Station 21 for treatment. Alachua police officers arrived at Station 21 and identified the victim as a 54-year-old female from High Springs.

According to witnesses, a silver sedan drove by the residence and fired several shots, striking the vehicle in which the victim was sitting. The silver sedan then fled the scene. The victim sustained gunshot wounds and was transported to UF Health Shands Hospital where she was listed in stable condition.

This is an on-going investigation and detectives continue to follow up on leads. No suspects have been identified at this time and no further information from the department was available.

The Alachua Police Department asks that anyone having any knowledge of the incident to contact the police department at 386-462-1396. Those with information can also remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 352-372-STOP or download the Alachua Police App from your smartphone and submit a tip.

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