Charlotte/Sarasota County deputy OIS cluster: multiple fatal/nonfatal shootings
Key Questions
What deputy-involved shootings occurred in Charlotte and Sarasota Counties?
In Charlotte County, fatal shootings involved Blevins on Barker Ave. Sarasota County saw shots at an armed suspect in Desoto Acres after a gun pull during a family dispute and a death in Venice. FDLE and internal affairs investigations are pending.
What happened to the teenager shot in Naples?
A teenager was seriously injured in a shooting at Poinciana apartments in Naples. The shooter remains on the lam with no arrest made. Authorities are investigating the incident.
What new charges were filed against the Naples wrong-way driver?
New charges including vehicular homicide were filed against a Naples woman who drove the wrong way, killing a senior citizen. The case involves Taylor and highlights deputy internal affairs laxity. Prosecutors pursued the additional charges.
Details on the Sarasota County armed suspect shooting?
An armed suspect was shot by Sarasota County deputies during a family dispute near Sarasota where he pulled a gun. The incident occurred in Desoto Acres. Officials confirmed the deputy-involved shooting.
What is the status of investigations in the Southwest Florida deputy OIS cluster?
Multiple fatal and nonfatal officer-involved shootings in Charlotte and Sarasota Counties are under FDLE and internal affairs review. Southwest Florida faces increased scrutiny. Developments include Naples incidents with no arrests in the teen shooting.
Charlotte: Blevins/Barker Ave fatals. Sarasota: Desoto Acres gun pull, armed suspect shots; Venice death. New: Naples teen shot (Poinciana apts, no arrest); Naples Taylor vehicular homicide, deputy IA lax. FDLE/IA pending, SW FL scrutiny.