Gunfire At Sarasota McDonald’s Leads To Neighborhood Standoff And Deputy-Involved Shooting

SARASOTA, Fla. — A 39-year-old man is hospitalized in critical condition and facing multiple attempted murder charges after a confrontation with Sarasota County sheriff’s deputies early Sunday morning.

The incident began at 12:19 a.m. with a shooting in the parking lot of the McDonald’s at Bee Ridge Road and Cattlemen Road. No injuries were reported at the restaurant, but the shooter fled the area before law enforcement arrived.

Deputies later determined the suspect, identified as Casey King, had returned to his home at 4818 Hoyer Drive. Patrol units responded to the address and set up positions around the house. Using a marked patrol vehicle with its siren activated, a deputy issued multiple verbal commands over a loudspeaker, ordering King to surrender and step outside.

According to investigators, King came out and opened fire on the deputies positioned outside the residence. A deputy returned fire, striking King several times.

Deputies took King into custody at the scene, and emergency responders transported him to Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Officials reported he is currently in critical but stable condition.

King faces five counts of attempted second-degree murder on a law enforcement officer for firing at the responding deputies. Investigators stated that additional charges connected to the McDonald’s parking lot shooting are expected.

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Section continues to investigate the case, though authorities noted there is no ongoing threat to the public.

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