Turkey Creek Gunfire Complaints Lead to Arrest

ALACHUA – A 21-year-old Gainesville man was arrested late April 1, 2026, after police said he fired a handgun while under the influence of alcohol, following multiple reports of gunshots in and around the Turkey Creek area.

Residents began reporting gunfire as early as 7 p.m., with calls and social media posts continuing throughout the evening seeking information about the source.

At about 10:38 p.m., an Alachua Police Department officer reported seeing Riley Jay Kamden Abney firing a Sig Sauer pistol at a residence in the 10800 block of Northwest 59th Terrace, just outside the Turkey Creek neighborhood.

According to the report, the officer observed that Abney had watery, bloodshot eyes and detected the odor of alcohol.

Abney told the officer he had been drinking “Mad Dog” 20/20 and said he was sighting in a red-dot optic on the firearm, according to police.

He was arrested and charged with using a firearm while under the influence of alcohol.

Court records show Abney has one juvenile conviction from 2019.

Judge Adam Lee set bail at $25,000 and ordered that Abney not possess weapons or consume alcohol while the case is pending.

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