Bradenton homicide suspect apprehended after more than 9 hours inside Sarasota apartment complex, police say

SARASOTA, Fla. - After more than nine hours, Sarasota police have arrested a suspect connected to a deadly shooting that occurred back in January. 

The scene began unfolding in the 5100 block of Old Bradenton Road at around 2 p.m., where multiple law enforcement officers surrounded the Bayou Oaks Apartments Wednesday. 

The Sarasota Police Department confirmed Dorian Brooks, 24, was arrested at around 10:45 p.m.

In a social media post Wednesday afternoon, Sarasota police stated they were working to arrest Brooks, who is wanted on several warrants, including one for first-degree murder connected to the Bradenton homicide

Police said he was inside a friend's residence for more than 10 hours, Sarasota police. He was later found and apprehended in the attic. 

Officer said no one was injured in the incident that unfolded Wednesday, which is still under investigation. 

Provided by Sarasota Police Department

FROM JANUARY: Police: More than 50 shots fired at Bradenton house; officers identify 4 suspects

On the night of January 23, police said suspects approached a home on 10th Avenue West and sprayed at least 50 bullets at the home. Three people were hospitalized. One of the shooting victims died on January 31. 

Four people have since been arrested: 20-year-old Tyreak Allen, 20-year-old Jerome Williams, 20-year-old Shamar Mobley, and 22-year-old Kevion Brooks. 

In a February update, Bradenton police said they were still searching for Brooks, along with 19-year-old Kobe Brooks and a 17-year-old suspect.