Sarasota Man Wanted for Second Degree Murder
Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC
SCSO
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is updating an incident involving a shooting Thursday evening.
Deputies and paramedics responded to the 2500 Block of Colson Avenue in Sarasota on May 1, in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, deputies located a man lying in the front yard with a gunshot wound to the chest. Paramedics provided life-saving aid and transported the victim, identified as 45-year-old Reginald Graves, to Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Despite medical efforts Graves was pronounced dead at 7:54 p.m.. Next of kin was notified.
The Criminal Investigations Section responded to the scene and conducted interviews. Investigators are seeking additional witnesses and surveillance video.
At this time, a warrant has been issued for Trae B. Ward (DOB: 10/17/91) of Sarasota. This is believed to be an isolated incident. If you have any information on the whereabouts of Ward, please contact the SCSO Criminal Investigations Section at 941.861.4900 or Crime Stoppers at 941.366.8477 (366-TIPS), online at www.sarasotacrimestoppers.com.
