Crime & Safety
Shooting Injures 1 In Sarasota: Police
A shooting on 23rd Street is under investigation Monday afternoon, Sarasota police said.
SARASOTA, FL — One person was injured in a Monday afternoon shooting in Sarasota, authorities said.
Officers are investigating the shooting, which took place near the 1800 block of 23rd Street, just after 3 p.m., according to a Sarasota Police Department news release.
The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
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The shooting is an isolated incident and the public is not believed to be in danger, police said. People are asked to avoid the area.
Anyone with information is asked to call the SPD non-emergency number at 941-316-1199.
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Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers by calling 941-366-TIPS or going online to www.sarasotacrimestoppers.com.
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