The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting at a home on Fallcrest Circle that brought a heavy law enforcement response to a quiet Sarasota neighborhood Tuesday afternoon. Deputies were dispatched to 4822 Fallcrest Cir., and officers set up a visible presence near Proctor Road and McIntosh Road as they secured the area. Authorities have not released any additional details about possible victims or suspects, and the investigation remains active.
What officials said
In a social-media post, the sheriff’s office warned there would be a heavy law enforcement presence near Proctor Road and McIntosh Road and asked people to avoid the area, according to WWSB. The outlet reports that deputies responded to the address listed as 4822 Fallcrest Cir.
Initial reporting
Tampa Bay 28 also highlighted the scene and said its crews were headed to the neighborhood. The outlet described the situation as a developing story and said it would provide updates as more information becomes available. Both local outlets note that the sheriff’s post appeared on the department’s Facebook page.
Neighbors and witnesses
Residents in the area posted online that they heard multiple sirens and saw a sheriff’s helicopter overhead, and a local Reddit thread linked the WWSB report while urging motorists to avoid Proctor and McIntosh. Those on-scene accounts reflect what community members shared on social media and have not been independently verified by law enforcement.
How to help or follow the story
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Section at 941-861-4900 or Crime Stoppers at 941-366-8477, per the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office. This article will be updated as officials release further details.
