2 murder suspects arrested in Sarasota homicide

SARASOTA, Fla. - Sarasota County deputies have arrested two men they say shot and killed another man last month.

Deputies were called to 2724 Regatta Drive in Sarasota on July 25 for a report of an unconscious person. 

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Upon arrival, deputies found Edward James Dukes, 47, dead inside the home with gunshot wounds. 

Courtesy: Sarasota County Sheriff's Office

On August 2, deputies arrested Damontae Montrell Tillery, 24, of Sarasota, and Karriem Jermaine McDowell Jr., 23, of Brooksville, for Dukes’ death. 

The homicide is still under investigation. Anyone with information on the case is asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Section at 941-861-4900.

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