SARASOTA, Fla. – A Tuesday afternoon shopping trip turned into a chaotic scene at a local home improvement store when a domestic dispute escalated into a shooting.
On February 3, 2026, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office swarmed the Lowe’s on Central Sarasota Parkway following reports that a man had been shot in the leg. The emergency call, placed by the victim himself, triggered a heavy law enforcement response that included K-9 units, tactical teams, and aviation support.
The victim was quickly rushed to a nearby hospital to be treated for his injuries, while deputies locked down the area.
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According to investigators, the shooter had already fled the scene by the time patrol cars arrived. However, the suspect didn’t get far. Using a combination of ground units and air support, deputies managed to track down and detain the individual a short distance from the store.
The Sheriff’s Office later identified the suspect as 25-year-old Kaleb Michael Caire.
Detectives clarified that the two men knew each other. The incident is being handled as a domestic-related crime rather than a random attack on the public.
Caire now faces a list of charges, including aggravated battery and assault with a deadly weapon, discharging a firearm on public property, and tampering with evidence.
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The investigation is still active as authorities work to piece together exactly what led to the gunfire in the parking lot of such a busy retail hub.
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