SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. – A Sunday night shooting along a Venice roadway has left detectives searching for answers after a vehicle tied to the incident was intercepted by local police.
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the shooting took place at approximately 10:46 PM on July 12, 2026, in the 800 block of the US 41 Bypass. Shortly after the shots were fired, a Venice Police Department patrol unit spotted and pulled over a vehicle later determined to be directly involved in the incident.
Detectives from the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Section have taken the lead on the case. While details regarding injuries or a motive have not yet been released, officials announced that investigators have already identified persons of interest.
Authorities are treating the shooting as an isolated event, emphasizing that there is no active, ongoing threat to the safety of the general public.
The investigation remains fluid, and the Sheriff’s Office indicated that more details may be released as the probe progresses.
Law enforcement officials are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has any relevant information to contact the Criminal Investigation Section at 941-861-4900. Those who wish to remain completely anonymous can submit a tip through Crime Stoppers by calling 941-366-TIPS (8477) or by visiting www.Sarasotacrimestoppers.com.
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