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In the late spring of 2026, a sense of unease settled over the community of Gainesville, Florida, with the disappearance of 19-year-old Kai Gao. A young man of Asian descent, Kai was last seen on June 17, a date that now marks a painful point in time for his friends and family. The vibrant city, home to a bustling university and youthful energy, became the backdrop for a story of uncertainty and concern. In the days that followed his last known contact, the lack of communication from Kai grew in ...Read More
Last Seen: Jun 17, 2026

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Victim Details

Jun 19, 2026

Jun 19, 2026

Kai

Gao

19

19

67 inches

130 lbs

140 lbs

Asian

Male

Jun 17, 2026

Gainesville

Florida

Alachua County

No

197065

Gainesville Police Department

Gainesville

Florida

Alachua County

32601

545 North West 8th Avenue, Florida

3523937710

Local

Law Enforcement

02-26-009649

2026-06-18

Gainesville Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

07/12/2026


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