Homicide — Sarasota, FL — reported 2026-07-08
SUMMARY
A 17-year-old male was arrested for a homicide that occurred on July 7, 2026, in the City of Sarasota.
KEY FACTS
- Incident type: Homicide
- Location: Sarasota, FL
- Date reported: 2026-07-08
- Suspect: male, age 17
- Victim(s): 1 (18-year-old man)
- Status: arrest/charge
REPORTED DETAILS
- The victim died from a gunshot wound.
- The shooting occurred near Central Avenue and 15th Street on July 7, 2026.
- The suspect was arrested in Manatee County for the homicide that happened in Sarasota.
- The suspect is facing a felony charge of second-degree murder.
- The case remains under investigation.