Armed suspect shot by Alachua County deputy outside Gainesville restaurant: Sheriff | FOX 51 Gainesville

Armed suspect shot by Alachua County deputy outside Gainesville restaurant: Sheriff

A man wanted on multiple felony charges, including kidnapping and aggravated assault, was shot and arrested Wednesday night after he pulled a gun on deputies in the parking lot of a Bonefish Grill in Gainesville, authorities said.

What we know:

The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect as 26-year-old Tyrese Da’Jon Jones. Deputies were attempting to arrest Jones on a warrant when he drew a firearm, prompting a deputy to fire. Jones was struck and sustained what officials described as a minor injury. He was treated at a local hospital and later booked into the Alachua County Jail.

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The confrontation followed an hours-long ordeal in which Jones allegedly held a woman hostage after a work outing at Blue Springs. According to the sheriff’s office, Jones and several coworkers from Firehouse Subs had traveled to the springs earlier in the day. On the way back to Gainesville, he allegedly forced a coworker at gunpoint to drive him around, made threats to kill her, and appeared paranoid and erratic—possibly under the influence of MDMA.

Deputies shot and arrested a man wanted for kidnapping and other felonies outside a Bonefish Grill in Gainesville. [Credit: Alachua County Sheriff's Office]

The victim was eventually able to contact authorities, who responded to the Firehouse Subs location near Butler Plaza. Deputies set up surveillance around the restaurant and were reportedly spotted by individuals inside, who may have warned Jones. Around 9:51 p.m., Jones exited the business and brandished a firearm, prompting deputies to open fire.

No deputies or civilians were injured during the encounter. A firearm was recovered at the scene.

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Jones faces multiple felony charges including kidnapping, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, obstruction of justice, interference with a 911 call, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

What's next:

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement will investigate the deputy-involved shooting, which is standard protocol. The deputy involved has been placed on paid administrative leave.

The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Alachua County Sheriff's Office.

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