The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has completed its thorough investigation into the officer-involved shooting that took place on February 26, 2024. The incident occurred near the intersection of U.S. 41 and University Parkway when Sarasota Police Department officers attempted to take a subject into custody during a traffic stop.

After several months of diligent review, the FDLE has determined that the officers' actions were justified and that they may return to duty. All five officers who were placed on administrative leave following the incident have been cleared.

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3/1/24 update: The Sarasota Police Department is releasing the body-worn camera videos from the five officers involved in Monday's officer-involved shooting. VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED. All five officers are on administrative leave, which is policy for any officer-involved shooting. This incident remains under investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

You can view the video on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLk-QKZDAlM

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2/27/24 10 a.m. update: The subject is deceased. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement continues to investigate this incident. 

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The Sarasota Police Department engaged in an officer-involved shooting that occurred around 7:50 Monday morning near the intersection of U.S. 41 and University Parkway in the City of Sarasota.

One of our officers initiated a traffic stop on a subject’s vehicle with a Sarasota County warrant. In the process of trying to get the subject into custody, an officer-involved shooting occurred.

This active scene did impact traffic near the airport for several hours, so we appreciate the public’s patience.

Several agencies assisted the Sarasota Police Department today, including the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, Sarasota County Fire Rescue, New College Police, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport Police, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE).

The public is not in danger. Any law enforcement officer who could possibly be involved has been placed on administrative leave, which is our policy for any officer-involved shooting.

No further comment can be provided by our agency at this time. FDLE is taking over the investigation. Any further questions need to be directed to their office.

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