SCSO Makes Arrests in Twin Lakes Park Shooting
Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC
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The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) arrested two individuals on charges related to a shooting that occurred at Twin Lakes Park on Sunday, November 3, 2024.
Carlos Romero-Tomas, DOB 04/24/2004, of Palmetto, was arrested on February 6. Romero-Tomas is charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Discharging a Firearm in Public, and Giving False Information Concerning the Commission of a Crime.
Additionally, a Bradenton juvenile was arrested on January 23 by SCSO’s Fugitive Apprehension Unit with the assistance of the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. The juvenile was charged with Aggravated Battery, Discharging a Firearm in Public, Carrying a Concealed Weapon, and Armed Trespass.
During the initial incident in November at a party held after-hours at Twin Lakes Park, a shooting occurred in which a 17-year-old male died from gunshot-related injuries. Additional charges are pending.
This is still considered an open and active investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to call the Criminal Investigation Section at 941-861-4900 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers by calling 941-366-TIPS (8477), online at www.crimestoppers.com.
