Gainesville Police Department Makes Multiple Arrests After Midtown Shooting; Gregory Frazier, Bruce Wynne Garniss, and Gene Rubin Rowe, Jr. Charged in Connection with Early Morning Incident
In a swift and decisive response, the Gainesville Police Department (GPD) made multiple arrests early Saturday morning in connection with a shooting incident near the 1000 block of W. University Avenue. Gregory Frazier, 31, of Ocala; Bruce Wynne Garniss, 20; and Gene Rubin Rowe, Jr., 26, were taken into custody and charged with various offenses related to the shooting.
According to reports, several GPD officers heard gunshots around 2:30 a.m. Saturday morning, and multiple calls were received about the gunshots. A responding officer observed Frazier and Rowe walking south through the parking lot in the 1100 block of Alligator Alley, appearing to be in a “heightened state of emotion.” They met up with two other men before walking toward the west, with one individual heard saying, “And you’re not going to run?”
Occupants of a vehicle leaving the parking lot flagged down the officer and reported that the four men were involved in the shooting. The officer made contact with the group in the 1100 block of SW 1st Avenue and ordered them to stop. One individual walked north on SW 12th Street, while the other three – Frazier, Garniss, and Rowe – fled toward the east, back toward the parking lot.
Officers in the area apprehended the three men, with Garniss found hiding in a vehicle with a gunshot wound to the leg. According to arrest reports, the individual who had walked north on SW 12th Street had a gun with the slide locked back, indicating it had been fired until empty. However, further information about this individual was unavailable.
Frazier and Rowe were transported to GPD Headquarters for questioning, while Garniss was taken to an emergency room to be treated for his injuries. Frazier was charged with resisting an officer without violence and has an extensive criminal history in Marion County, with at least eight felony convictions and four state prison sentences. Rowe was charged with resisting an officer without violence and has one felony conviction and five misdemeanor convictions. Garniss’ charges are currently unavailable due to his ongoing medical treatment.
Bail will be set for Frazier and Rowe in the coming days, with Rowe already released on bail. The investigation is ongoing, and the GPD is urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist in the investigation.
The swift response and arrests by the GPD have brought a sense of relief to the community, and the department is committed to ensuring that those who commit crimes are held accountable for their actions. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of community policing and the need for continued vigilance in keeping our neighborhoods safe.
The GPD is dedicated to protecting and serving the community, and this incident is a testament to their hard work and dedication. The department is committed to ensuring that justice is served and that those who commit crimes are held accountable for their actions.
