Public Safety

Gainesville woman killed in shooting identified; suspect found dead in Daytona Beach

Gainesville Police identified Brooke Elizabeth Smith, 24, as the victim of a fatal shooting Tuesday night at a condominium complex on Northwest 23rd Boulevard. The suspect, Xavion Perry, 31, fled to Daytona Beach, where he led law enforcement on a vehicle chase before being found dead. A second source indicates the homicide stemmed from a dating violence situation.

Sources: WCJB TV20 · Mainstreet Daily News