5 injured in shooting at teen party in Gainesville

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Police are investigating after five juveniles were shot at a party in Gainesville Thursday.

According to police, officers were called to the American Legion at 4701 NW 6th Street around 10:30 p.m. for reports of shots fired in the area.

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When officers arrived on scene, they found four juveniles outside the building and one inside who had been shot.

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Investigators said the shooting happened when two gunmen exchanged gunfire during a teen party at the venue.

Police have not said what may have led to the shooting or released the names and ages of the victims.

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Detectives say that they do not have any suspects in custody and ask anyone with information to contact Alachua County Crime Stoppers at: 352-372-7867 or www.stopcrime.tv

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