Authorities in Alachua County, Florida, are searching for a suspect at large following a reported incident involving gunfire near a local elementary school. The event unfolded on November 5, 2026, in the vicinity of Sherwood Oaks and Irby Elementary School in Alachua. In response to the shots-fired report, the Alachua Police Department deployed its Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team to the area. As a precautionary measure, schools in the immediate vicinity were placed on lockdown while law enforcement conducted a thorough search of the neighborhood. Officials have confirmed that no injuries were reported as a result of the incident. During the operation, police successfully took one suspect into custody. However, a second suspect remains at large and is considered dangerous. This individual is described as a Black man in his early twenties, approximately six feet tall, and was last seen wearing green clothing. Law enforcement agencies are urging the public to remain vigilant. Residents and community members are advised to avoid the area if possible and to contact 911 immediately if they spot an individual matching the suspect's description. Authorities explicitly warn the public not to approach the suspect under any circumstances. The investigation is ongoing, and the Alachua Police Department continues to seek information from the public to locate the remaining suspect. Anyone with information regarding the suspect's whereabouts is encouraged to come forward to assist in the manhunt and ensure community safety.