GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The suspect barricaded inside the apartment in Gainesville was shot and killed by deputies.
The incident started as a shooting early Tuesday morning in Gainesville that "has nothing to do with the University of Florida," according to Capt. Chris Sims with the Alachua County Sheriff's Office in a video posted on Facebook about the incident.
There was never an active shooter on UF’s campus, according to the Alachua County Sheriff's Office.
Authorities were attempting to serve a felony narcotics warrant in the 100 block of Northwest 9th Terrace when the individual who was the subject of the warrant fired at officers, according to Capt. Sims.
Authorities were able to remove everyone from the apartment complex and contain the scene.
"This is an all-hands-on-deck situation to ensure our community is safe," Capt. Sims said about the involvement of multiple law enforcement agencies working on the barricade situation.
He further explained shutting down West University Avenue from the 800 block to the 1100 block has created a bit of an issue for residents traveling in the area.
Alachua County Sheriff said while barricaded in the apartment, the suspect fired shots at the SWAT team, and they returned fire, killing the suspect.
No injuries to deputies or citizens were reported.
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