Crime & Safety
Sarasota, FL Shooting: Deputies Respond After Restaurant Gunfire
Sarasota, FL – The Sarasota County Sheriff&…
By Elliot Vaughn · 2026-10-11T18:24:53.960Z
Sarasota, FL – The Sarasota County Sheriff 's Office is investigating a deputy involved shooting early Sunday, October 11, at a residence on Hoyer Drive following an earlier shooting in a McDonald's parking lot.
According to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, the investigation began after gunfire was reported at approximately 12:19 a.m. in the McDonald's parking lot near the intersection of Bee Ridge Road and Cattlemen Road in Sarasota.
Authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported at the restaurant. The suspect allegedly fled before law enforcement officers arrived.
Investigation Leads Deputies to Sarasota Home
During the investigation, deputies identified 39 year old Casey King as the suspect connected to the initial shooting.
Investigators determined that King had allegedly returned to his residence in the 4800 block of Hoyer Drive.
Patrol deputies subsequently responded to the property and established positions around the home.
According to the sheriff's office, a deputy used a marked patrol vehicle with its emergency siren activated to make repeated announcements instructing King to surrender and exit the residence.
The situation became the subject of a deputy involved shooting investigation.
Authorities Investigating Circumstances
The sheriff's office confirmed that the deputy involved shooting occurred early Sunday morning at 4818 Hoyer Drive.
However, the portion of the official statement provided does not specify what happened after deputies ordered King to surrender.
Details about injuries, the use of force and the outcome of the encounter were not included in the available excerpt.
Authorities have also not established in the provided information whether any other individuals were involved in the shooting at the residence.
Two Locations Connected to Investigation
The investigation involves the McDonald's parking lot near Bee Ridge and Cattlemen roads and the residence on Hoyer Drive.
The sheriff's office has directed the public to its complete news release for further details.
Additional information will be important in determining the circumstances surrounding the deputy involved shooting and whether any criminal charges will follow.