Crime & Safety
Second Shooting Suspect in Custody
The suspect's brother was arrested Monday afternoon for the same shooting incident.
Sarasota County deputies have arrested a second shooting suspect in connection with a shooting that occurred Feb. 22 near 25th Street and Euclid Avenue.
According to the sheriff's office, Trae Ward was taken into custody Tuesday morning at a home in the 7000 block of 44th Court East in Bradenton.
The sheriff's office fugitive apprehension unit made the arrest with the U.S. Marshals Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force.
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Trae Ward joins his brother, Ryan Ward, in custody for the same incident.
The brothers have been charged with aggravated assault with a firearm. The sheriff's office said both brothers also have four prior felony arrests for similar charges.
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