An officer-involved shooting is being investigated in Sarasota County after an earlier gunfire incident at a McDonald’s car park, authorities said.
The confrontation involving law enforcement took place in the area of the 4800 block of Hoyer Drive in Sarasota, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office. The initial shooting was reported at the McDonald’s near Cattlemen Road and Bee Ridge Road.
Details surrounding the sequence of events remain unclear. Detectives have not said what prompted the officer-involved shooting, nor confirmed whether anyone was injured.
The sheriff’s office said there was no ongoing threat to the public. The Criminal Investigation Section is continuing to examine the incident and further information is expected to be released as it is verified.
Anyone who witnessed either shooting or has relevant information is asked to contact the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Section on 941-861-4900.
Anonymous information can be passed to Crime Stoppers on 941-366-TIPS (8477).
