Deputies respond to shooting at Newberry Road gas station

Deputies from the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office responded to 7401 West Newberry Road (BP Gas Station) regarding a shooting. Responding units located an individual with an apparent gunshot wound and he was transported to a nearby hospital with critical injuries. His status at this point is unknown. 

A person of interest has been detained and there is no threat to the public. Detectives and crime scene investigators are working to establish a timeline of events. We are not releasing the names of those involved as this is still an ongoing criminal investigation.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated by Mainstreet Daily News as more details are known.