Police fatally shoot Gainesville man after 40-minute negotiation
Alachua County Sheriff Office deputies fatally shot 55-year-old Darian Holmes in the early morning of Sept. 13 after he pointed a gun at an officer.
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Alachua County Sheriff Office deputies fatally shot 55-year-old Darian Holmes in the early morning of Sept. 13 after he pointed a gun at an officer.
GPD Chief Nelson Moya speaking at press conference alongside Captain Latrell Simmons, UPD Chief Barts Knowls, UPD and GPD detectives at press conference held at Gainesville Police Department on Friday, September 12th, 2025.
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Editor’s note: This story contains mentions of sexual assault and death and may be sensitive to some readers.
Editor’s note: This story contains descriptions of death and may be sensitive to some readers.
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