2 charged in 14-year-old’s shooting

Gainesville police arrested two suspects after a shooting injured a 14-year-old boy on Tuesday.

The shooting happened shortly before 1:30 p.m. in the area of Chestnut Street and Summit Street. The boy was shot multiple times, but survived.

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On Friday, police announced they arrested 15-year-old Devaun Peoples and 20-year-old Tristan Anthony Mize.

Peoples is being charged as an adult with aggravated assault and aggravated battery. Mize faces charges of party to the crime of aggravated assault, false statements and writings and hindering apprehension.

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Investigators believe the victim and one of the suspects knew each other. Gainesville Police Chief Jay Parrish says he wants violence and criminal activity involving teens to stop.

“Three shootings involving teenagers in Gainesville since July 3 should be a wake-up call for our community. These incidents are tied to deeper criminal activity and the involvement of firearms is putting young lives and public safety at risk,” Parrish said.

The chief urged parents to talk to their children.

“Preventing the next shooting requires parents and families to stay engaged, know who their children are spending time with, understand what activities they are involved in and help steer them away from criminal activity,” Parrish said.

Anyone with information about the case can contact Gainesville police at (770) 533-5873. Anonymous tips can also be submitted online.

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