A shooting and drowning today in North Port
Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC
NPPD
Shortly before noon Sunday, multiple units responded to 5500 block of Tropicaire Blvd in regard to a possible drowning. An older male was found at the bottom of the family pool. He was pulled from the water by first responders but was unable to be resuscitated.
At approximately 12:08am, the North Port Police Department responded to a family disturbance in the 2800 Block of Sarletto St. Reports of gunfire were reported. One individual is deceased. The initial investigation indicates it is self-inflicted. Two other family members are also being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. They initially tried to drive to get medial help but ended up calling 911 at a gas station in Charlotte County and another at North Port High School. This is an isolated incident. This is an ongoing criminal investigation.