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GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA, USA — Two People Killed in Early-Morning Shooting Near University of Florida Campus

Two people were shot and killed around 4 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, the morning after Halloween, in the 1100 block of West University Avenue in Gainesville, Florida. The area, known as Midtown, is just steps from the University of Florida campus. Both victims were rushed to a hospital, where they died, Gainesville police said. Police have not released the victims' names, any suspect or a motive.

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Date
November 1, 2026
Location
1100 block of West University Avenue (Midtown)
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    Update #4 — Two men killed identified as Ricky Burton Jr., 20, and Aaron Grace, 22

    Gainesville police have identified the two men killed in the early-morning shooting near the University of Florida campus as Ricky L. Burton Jr., 20, and Aaron T. Grace, 22, both of Gainesville. The identification came in the department's Monday, November 2 release. Trevez Ravell McRae, 29, remains charged with two counts of first-degree homicide, being a felon in possession of a firearm, and resisting without violence. We are following this case and will update it again as soon as new information comes.
  2. Trevez Ravell McRae. Photo: Alachua County Jail via Alachua Chronicle

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    Update #3 — Officers Heard the Shots and Saw Him Run; Accused Man Was on Probation

    Officers on patrol heard the shots at about 3:59 a.m. and saw Trevez McRae running, the arrest report says. He dropped a handgun and then gave up. Police say video shows a fight on the sidewalk: one victim punched McRae, McRae shot him, and then shot a second man from behind as that man walked away. McRae told police he panicked and that a friend had handed him the gun minutes earlier. He was on probation after a 2024 case and has past felony convictions. A judge will decide on bail on Monday, Nov. 2. The victims have still not been named. Charges are only accusations until proven in court.
  3. Near the scene on West University Avenue at NW 11th Street. Photo: WCJB

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    Update #2 — Man, 29, Arrested and Charged With Two Counts of Murder

    Trevez Ravell McRae, 29, was arrested Sunday morning and charged with two counts of first-degree murder, the Alachua Chronicle, a local news site that reports from police arrest records, says. He is also charged with having a gun even though he is a convicted felon, which is against the law, and with resisting an officer without violence. Charges are only accusations until proven in court. Police have not yet released the names of the two people who died.

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    Update #1 — Police Ask People to Avoid the Area and Call In Tips

    Officers and detectives stayed at the scene Sunday morning, and police asked the public to stay away from the area while they work. Anyone with information can call Gainesville police at 352-393-7700, or stay anonymous by calling Alachua County Crime Stoppers at 352-372-7867. Police say they will share more details as they become available.

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