Teen shot, killed at Ackerman Park overnight; officials investigating
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting in Ackerman Park at about 10:48 p.m. Wednesday.
An 18-year-old male was struck and killed by gunfire, according to authorities. When deputies arrived at the park at 400 Apex Road in Sarasota, they located a deceased teenager in a nearby parking lot.
Based on a preliminary investigation, detectives determined a large group of 40 to 50 people gathered in the park when several gunshots were fired, one of which struck the victim in the back. No other injuries were reported.
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The shooting appears to be an isolated incident, and it is believed that there is no danger to the general public, according to the Sheriff's Office.
The victim’s family has opted into privacy rights afforded by Marsy’s Law, and his identity is confidential at this time.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Section at 941-861-4900.
This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: An 18-year-old male was struck and killed by gunfire at Ackerman Park
