Sarasota County, Florida – A reported shooting at a Sarasota County Lowe’s prompted a multi-unit response and led to an arrest Tuesday, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff’s officials said patrol deputies, K-9 units, tactical teams, aviation, and narcotics investigators responded Feb. 3 to reports of a shooting at Lowe’s Home Improvement, located at 4020 Central Sarasota Parkway. The victim was shot in the leg, and the suspect allegedly fled the scene before deputies arrived.
According to the sheriff’s office, the victim was transported to a local hospital and treated for injuries that were not described as life-threatening. Deputies conducted a search of the surrounding area and located the suspect not far from the store.
Investigators identified the suspect as Kaleb Michael Caire, a 25-year-old white male with a listed date of birth of Jan. 28, 2001. Authorities stated that the victim and the suspect were known to each other.
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Section and Crime Scene Unit assumed control of the investigation. Caire was arrested and charged with Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon (Domestic), Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon Without Intent to Kill (Domestic), Obstructing Justice: Tampering with Evidence in a Criminal Proceeding, and Discharge of a Firearm on Public or Residential Property, according to the agency.
Officials emphasized that the allegations remain under investigation and that all charges are accusations until proven in court.
The shooting temporarily drew a heavy law enforcement presence to the busy commercial corridor, an area frequently used by commuters and retail workers throughout the day.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional details have not yet been released.
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