Police investigating early morning shooting death

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Gainesville Police are holding a person of interest related to a shooting at the Cabana Beach apartments.  GPD Spokeswoman Angelina Valuri says the shooting happened early this morning.

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The victim was pronounced dead after being transported to Shands.  Police say he was not a University of Florida student, but have not yet released his name, pending next of kin notification.  The person being questioned is 23-year-old Zeng Jean Jaque, although any connection to the victim has not yet been determined.

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