Sarasota man dead in overnight North Port shooting, police say
North Port detectives are investigating an overnight shooting that left a Sarasota man dead.
Police responded to reports of a shooting in the 8100 block of Porto Chico Avenue near Gorgas Street around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, according to North Port police.
Officials found Trent Bartol-Thomas, 19, of Sarasota, deceased.
Detectives said two men in ski masks entered a home with several people inside and a man was shot and killed after a confrontation, WFLA News Channel 8 reports. The men took off in a silver minivan, according to police.
Police said in a release the shooting is not random and those who entered the home were possibly familiar with those inside.
The identity of the victim has not yet been released.
Investigators were still at the scene Wednesday morning and the investigation is ongoing.
Detectives were interviewing about a dozen people who witnessed the shooting, according to WFLA.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call Detective Chris Maki at 941-429-7323. Those who wish to submit anonymous tips can do so through the NPPD tips, which can be downloaded in the App Store.
Sara Nealeigh: 941-745-7081, @saranealeigh
This story was originally published January 10, 2018 at 7:02 AM with the headline "Sarasota man dead in overnight North Port shooting, police say."