Crime & Safety
Sarasota Police Investigating Another Shooting in Newtown
Sarasota City Police are investigating a Tuesday night handgun shooting.
A late Tuesday night shooting is under investigation by the Sarasota City Police Department. The incident occurred at 11:15 pm at 1676 31st Street in northern portion of the city. The victim was taken by helicopter to the Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg.
The victim said he was shot by a black male about six feet tall who was wearing all-black clothing, and a black mask or t-shirt around his face.
The unidentified victim was wounded in the shoulder, according to department spokesperson Marissa Moore.
