Man is 'armed and dangerous' after two women were shot at close range, police say

Two people were taken to a hospital with serious injuries and police are looking for a 33-year-old man who may be armed after an overnight shooting in Sarasota.

Detectives are investigating the shooting, which occurred at a home in the 1400 block of 21st Street in Sarasota, according to a news release from Sarasota Police.

Two women, who were shot at close range, were taken to Sarasota Memorial Hospital with serious injuries, police spokeswoman Genevieve Judge said.

Linval Cohoone, 33, of Sarasota is wanted on two counts of attempted murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felony in connection with the shooting. Cohoone has 45 prior felony charges, some of which are violent or drug-related, according to police.

The relationship between the women and the shooter is unknown, Judge said.

Officials previously said there was no threat to the public, but are now warning that Cohoone is considered armed and dangerous.

Police have responded to the home where the shooting occurred several times during the past few years, mostly for suspicious incidents or disturbances, Judge noted.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call Detective Kim Laster at 941-364-7327 or Crimes Stoppers at 941-366-TIPS or online at SarasotaCrimeStoppers.com.

This story was originally published April 6, 2018 at 7:14 AM with the headline "Man is 'armed and dangerous' after two women were shot at close range, police say."