1 dead, 4 hospitalized after shooting in Sarasota: Deputies

Deadly shooting outside Sarasota shopping plaza

Jennifer Kveglis reports.

SARASOTA, Fla. - One person was killed, and four other victims were hospitalized after a shooting in Sarasota early on Saturday morning, according to authorities.

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is investigating the shooting that happened at the Tallywood Centre Plaza located in the 3400 block of 17th Street around 3:30 a.m.

According to deputies, when they responded to the scene, they saw a large crowd with multiple shooting victims in the parking lot.

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One victim, 24-year-old Tommie L. Battie IV, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to SCSO.

Authorities say four additional victims were taken to local hospitals in both Manatee and Sarasota counties. 

The 24-year-old is a Braden River High School alum, who played as a running back for the school's football team. A close friend told FOX 13, Battie and some friends visited the hookah lounge nearby before the shots were fired.

Officials say one eastbound lane of 17th Street between Tallywood Drive and Beneva Road was shutdown during part of the investigation.

More than 80 evidence markers were seen scattered around the parking lot.

The storefront window of a vacuum shop in the plaza was shattered.

Investigators say it appears that the shooting was an isolated incident. According to the sheriff's office, the incident is still an active criminal investigation.

As of Saturday night, the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office could not confirm whether any arrests were made or how many suspects detectives believe were involved.

Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Section at 941-861-4900 or Sarasota Crimestoppers at 941-366-8477.

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