Venice police respond to a reckless discharge of a firearm call in Bay Indies
Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC
VPD
This evening, Venice Police officers responded to a call in the Bay Indies community regarding a resident discharging a firearm into the air while experiencing a mental health crisis.
Officers arrived quickly and were able to safely take the individual into custody without any injuries.
The subject was taken into custody under the Baker Act and transported to the nearest receiving facility for evaluation. Charges are pending as the investigation continues.
As a reminder: what goes up must come down. If you live in the area and discover any property damage that appears to be from a bullet, please contact the Venice Police Department at 
941-316-1201 to report it.
941-316-1201 to report it.