Crime & Safety

Man Charged With Murder In Sarasota Shooting: Police

A man was charged with murder connected to a Saturday afternoon shooting, police said.

SARASOTA, FL — A man was arrested and faces charges related to a Saturday afternoon shooting near Hart’s Landing, according to a Sarasota Police Department news release.

Richard Minor, 66, was taken into custody Sunday and charged with murder and aggravated assault with a firearm.

The shooting happened in the 900 block of John Ringling Causeway just after 2:30 p.m.

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Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call the non-emergency number at 941-316-1199. Anonymous tips can also be left with Crime Stoppers by calling 941-366-TIPS or online to www.sarasotacrimestoppers.com.

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