Crime & Safety
Investigation of Shots Fired in Sarasota
Authorities are investigating reports of shots fired in the 2600 block of 25th Street in Sarasota just before 10:30 this morning, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
According to witnesses, two suspects fired shots from the corner of a home toward another residence down the street and then fled on foot.
Two rounds hit a house which was occupied at the time but no one was injured, a report said. Two unoccupied vehicles parked at another residence sustained damage from at least five rounds, according to a report.
Anyone with information is asked to call Criminal Investigations at 941-861-4900 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers by calling 941-366-TIPS (8477), or online atwww.sarasotacrimestoppers.com.
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