The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is currently conducting a shooting investigation

Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC

 

 

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Deputies initially responded around 4:00 p.m. Sunday for a report of a shooting in the area of 3250 Desoto Road in Sarasota. Witnesses reported seeing a male subject in a confrontation with the victim in front of that location. During the confrontation, the suspect shot the victim and fled from the area. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.

 

The suspect is described as an unknown age white or Hispanic male wearing a white tank top. He was last seen leaving with another unknown male in a gray or silver sedan eastbound on Desoto Road. Detectives believe this is an isolated incident and there is no danger to the public. They are still working to notify next of kin.

 

The investigation is extremely active and ongoing. Additional details will be released as they become available. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact our Criminal Investigations Section at 941.861.4900 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers of Sarasota by calling 941.366.TIPS.