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12-07-2025
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Mom Cried 'My Baby' After 2-Car Crash Leaves Both of Her Children Dead: Reports
A baby and a toddler are dead after a two-car collision in Gainesville, Fla. on July 10 The mother suffered "incapacitating injuries" after the crash, police said An investigation into the incident is ongoingA mother cried out for her babies after a crash in Florida left her 5-month-old and 22-month-old children dead, according to reports. On Thursday, July 10, at just after 6 a.m. local time, two vehicles collided on Williston Road near the Interstate 75 on-ramp in Gainesville, resulting in the death of the two children, ABC affiliate WCJB and The Gainesville Sun reported. Early that morning, a 49-year-old man in a 2013 Nissan van was driving east and a 28-year-old woman was traveling west on the road when the vehicles crashed into each other at the intersection to the on-ramp for northbound Interstate 75, the Gainesville Police Department confirmed to the Sun. The female driver had "incapacitating injuries,' while the other driver was only minorly injured, the Sun reported. An investigation is ongoing, and the mother's current status is unclear. The Gainesvile Police Department and the Office of the Medical Examiner, Florida District 8, did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's requests for comment. Witnesses of the collision told WCJB they tried to help the mother after the incident. 'When she opened the door, she said, 'My baby, my baby,' ' witness Roy Gyles told the outlet. 'I looked down and the baby was lying between her legs. I picked the baby up, but it was already gone.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. He and his partner, Stephanie McCallister, told WCJB that it appeared the woman was making a left turn when the driver of the van ran a red light, causing the fatal crash. Later, the son of the van's driver told the outlet that the light was yellow as his dad drove into the intersection. 'I saw blood, I saw babies on the floor,' McCallister told WCJB. 'I ran to the other side as soon as [the mother] said she had a second baby, and I pulled him out and put him in my arms. That baby took its last breath in my arms.' Read the original article on People
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12-07-2025
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Mom Cried 'My Baby' After 2-Car Crash Leaves Both of Her Children Dead: Reports
A baby and a toddler are dead after a two-car collision in Gainesville, Fla. on July 10 The mother suffered "incapacitating injuries" after the crash, police said An investigation into the incident is ongoingA mother cried out for her babies after a crash in Florida left her 5-month-old and 22-month-old children dead, according to reports. On Thursday, July 10, at just after 6 a.m. local time, two vehicles collided on Williston Road near the Interstate 75 on-ramp in Gainesville, resulting in the death of the two children, ABC affiliate WCJB and The Gainesville Sun reported. Early that morning, a 49-year-old man in a 2013 Nissan van was driving east and a 28-year-old woman was traveling west on the road when the vehicles crashed into each other at the intersection to the on-ramp for northbound Interstate 75, the Gainesville Police Department confirmed to the Sun. The female driver had "incapacitating injuries,' while the other driver was only minorly injured, the Sun reported. An investigation is ongoing, and the mother's current status is unclear. The Gainesvile Police Department and the Office of the Medical Examiner, Florida District 8, did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's requests for comment. Witnesses of the collision told WCJB they tried to help the mother after the incident. 'When she opened the door, she said, 'My baby, my baby,' ' witness Roy Gyles told the outlet. 'I looked down and the baby was lying between her legs. I picked the baby up, but it was already gone.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. He and his partner, Stephanie McCallister, told WCJB that it appeared the woman was making a left turn when the driver of the van ran a red light, causing the fatal crash. Later, the son of the van's driver told the outlet that the light was yellow as his dad drove into the intersection. 'I saw blood, I saw babies on the floor,' McCallister told WCJB. 'I ran to the other side as soon as [the mother] said she had a second baby, and I pulled him out and put him in my arms. That baby took its last breath in my arms.' Read the original article on People
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24-05-2025
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GPD investigating after shots fired outside northeast Gainesville restaurant
An altercation at a northeast Gainesville restaurant on May 23 resulted in shots being fired, according to a social media post by the Gainesville Police Department. According to the post, officers responded to the David's BBQ restaurant at 521 NE 23rd Ave. due to reports of an altercation. Police learned that shots had been fired and that a vehicle crash had occurred between two parties who fled the scene. One person involved remained at the scene, the post said. The two that fled the scene went to GPD to make a report. The incident remains under investigation. No injuries were reported. This article originally appeared on The Gainesville Sun: Police investigating after shots fired at David's BBQ in Gainesville
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21-05-2025
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GPD: Downtown Gainesville shooting stemmed from altercation at high school prom party
Gainesville Police Department detectives are continuing to investigate a downtown shooting on May 18 that left one person injured. GPD believes the shooting, which occurred at about 12:45 a.m. in the area of Southwest First Avenue and Southwest First Street, stemmed from a physical altercation at a high school prom afterparty. One juvenile male was shot, according to GPD, and transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. GPD is asking for the public's help in identifying persons of interest in the case. Surveillance video shows two unidentified persons running away from the shooting near The Bull, a bar at 18 SW First Ave. One is a white male with blond hair in a bun wearing a dark-colored shirt with shorts and dark-colored shoes. The other is a white male seen wearing a "purple-ish" shirt and a baseball hat. Anyone with information is asked to call GPD Detective Bernal at 352-393-7729 or email bernalvl@ Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 352-372-7867 or visit This article originally appeared on The Gainesville Sun: After-prom party leads to shooting in downtown Gainesville on May 18
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19-05-2025
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Oakwood man arrested for attempted armed robbery at Gainesville Texaco
The Brief Douglas Arnell Ward Jr. was arrested for an attempted armed robbery at a Texaco gas station in Gainesville. Surveillance footage helped police identify Ward, who fled the scene but was later found and arrested on Industrial Boulevard. Ward faces several charges, including armed robbery, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. GAINESVILLE, Ga. - A 29-year-old Oakwood man has been arrested in connection with an attempted armed robbery at a Texaco gas station on Browns Bridge Road, according to Gainesville police. What we know Douglas Arnell Ward Jr. is accused of entering the store during the early morning hours of May 15, producing a handgun and demanding money from the clerk. The clerk, protected by bullet-resistant barriers, immediately contacted law enforcement. Ward fled the scene on foot before officers arrived, but investigators used surveillance footage to identify him. Officers later located Ward on Industrial Boulevard and took him into custody. What's next Ward faces multiple charges, including armed robbery, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, theft by receiving, and shoplifting. The Source The details and mug shot in this article come from the Gainesville Police Department.
