HOME INVASION WITH SHOTS FIRED: TWO ARRESTED AFTER VENICE POLICE PURSUIT
Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC
Venice Police Department
🚨 HOME INVASION UPDATE: The Venice Police Department arrested two men following the report of a home invasion off Laurel Road E. late Wednesday night.
At approximately 11 p.m. Sept. 23, Venice Police officers responded to the 3000 block of Laurel Road E. after receiving a report of an active burglary where a male victim had allegedly been shot.
According to the investigation, the suspects, Justin Mitchell and Brevaun Williams, both of Texas, forcibly entered a home through the front door, confronted the homeowner and then proceeded to restrain and physically assault them while demanding cash. The homeowner reported that a handgun had been stolen from the residence. Upon hearing the initial disturbance, the homeowner contacted a family member who responded to the scene first, at which time one of the suspects fired the stolen handgun in his direction before fleeing. The family member was not struck.
Mitchell and Williams fled the property on foot as officers responded. Venice Police established a perimeter and began searching the surrounding area with assistance from the Sarasota County (FL) Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit. One suspect was apprehended in nearby bushes without incident. The second suspect was located in adjacent bushes after being bitten by the SCSO K-9. VPD K-9 Palmer located the stolen firearm, which has been secured as evidence.
Both men were arrested and evaluated for medical treatment, and are being booked into the Sarasota County Jail:
➡ Justin A. Mitchell, 34, of Texas, charged with Robbery-Resid: Home invasion with weapon, Kidnap: Inflict Bodily Harm or Terrorize Victim or Other, Burgl: Burglary with Assault or Battery (Armed), Aggrav Asslt-Weapon: With Deadly Weapon w/o Intent to Kill, Fraud-Imperson: Use of False ID Adversely Affects Another
➡ Brevaun Williams, 34, of Texas, charged with Robbery-Resid: Home invasion with weapon, Kidnap: Inflict Bodily Harm or Terrorize Victim or Other, Burgl: Burglary with Assault or Battery (Armed), Aggrav Asslt-Weapon: With Deadly Weapon w/o Intent to Kill, Drugs-Possess: Posess Controlled Substance w/o Prescription
The Venice Police Department is investigating a possible third subject who may have served as the getaway driver. Officers conducted an extensive search, but neither the driver nor vehicle were located and is thought to have fled the area. There is no known ongoing threat to the public. This incident is considered targeted, although the parties were not known to one another.
Anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the area or has information related to this case is asked to contact the Venice Police Department at 941-486-2444 and reference case number VPD26002104.
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