Public Safety

Three Alachua County schools locked down after shots fired at nearby apartment complex

Three Alachua County schools went into lockdown Thursday morning after police responded to a reported fight at the Sherwood Oaks Apartments in Alachua, where metal bats were used and shots were fired around 8:30 a.m. Two people were taken to the hospital with injuries believed to be from the bats rather than gunfire. Alachua Police Department led the response with SWAT support from the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, and one of two suspects was taken into custody.

Sources: WCJB TV20