Sarasota police investigating shooting, portion of Dr. Martin Luther King Way closed
SARASOTA, Fla. - Sarasota police say they are investigating a shooting that happened near the 1800 block of Dr. Martin Luther King Way on Sunday afternoon.
According to officials, the shooting happened around 4:30 p.m.
The 1800 block of Dr. Martin Luther King Way is closed and is expected to remain closed for a few hours. Law enforcement says the area should be avoided if possible.
The investigation is active and ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to call the non-emergency number at 941-316-1199. You can also leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 941-366-TIPS or online at www.sarasotacrimestoppers.com.
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