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Suspect wanted for attempted murder in Gainesville shooting

Suspect wanted for attempted murder in Gainesville shooting
Andra Latrell Thomas, 29, is accused of following his ex-girlfriend home from her night shift job overnight and opening fire into her car, striking the victim at least twice, the agency said in a news release.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- The Gainesville Police Department is searching for a suspect wanted on an attempted murder charge, authorities announced Monday.

Andra Latrell Thomas, 29, is accused of following his ex-girlfriend home from her night shift job about 7 a.m. Monday and opening fire into her car, wounding the victim at least twice, the agency said in a news release.

The victim had sought a restraining order against Thomas after he was arrested for domestic battery by strangulation in April, police said. Over the past several days, Thomas texted and called the victim repeatedly, according to GPD.

Thomas is wanted on charges of attempted murder, violation of an injunction and domestic violence, police said.

If you have any information on his whereabouts, please call 955-1818. If you see him, call 911.

You can also remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at (352) 372-STOP.

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