NEWS RELEASE 25-058 - NOVEMBER 15,  2025

In the early hours of November 15, 2025, deputies from the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a suicide attempt in the 6200 block of Cardigan Circle. Upon arrival, at approximately 12:39 a.m., deputies encountered a male suspect armed with a handgun.

The confrontation between the suspect and deputies resulted in the suspect being shot. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Sheriff's Office Deputy-Involved Shooting Team is currently on site, conducting a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

No deputies were injured during the confrontation. The sheriff's office is committed to transparency and will provide updates as more information becomes available.