Multiple victims found dead in Sarasota home shooting
Multiple people were found dead inside a Sarasota home on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, after deputies responded to a 911 call just after midday. The investigation remains active, and officials describe the incident as isolated with no broader threat to the public.
What happened
Deputies were dispatched at 12:24 p.m. ET to a residence on Fall Crest Circle in the Amberlea subdivision, near Proctor Road and McIntosh Road. Units arrived on scene at 12:29 p.m. ET and discovered multiple victims inside the home. No survivors were located. A weapon was recovered at the scene. Investigators said all persons connected to the scene are accounted for and they are not seeking additional individuals at this time.
Timeline and location details
The call originated from a nearby neighbor shortly after noon, prompting a swift response to 4822 Fall Crest Circle. The area was immediately secured, with a staging point established at Bee Ridge Presbyterian Church at Harris and Proctor roads. Proctor Road was temporarily closed between McIntosh Road and Honore Avenue to facilitate emergency operations and protect the integrity of the crime scene.
How investigators are proceeding
Crime Scene and Forensics units, victim advocates, the Criminal Investigations Section, and patrol personnel remained on site through the afternoon and evening. An unmanned aircraft system conducted aerial searches over the neighborhood while detectives canvassed for security and doorbell video, gathered witness statements, and began processing physical evidence from inside the home. Early observations included no obvious signs of forced entry, but authorities emphasized that all conclusions are preliminary until evidence review and interviews are complete.
Impact on the neighborhood and schools
Residents in the vicinity were asked to avoid the immediate area around Fall Crest Circle during the initial response because of the heavy law enforcement presence. Nearby schools and community facilities were notified of the situation in real time on Tuesday to minimize traffic conflicts and support parent communications while roads were restricted. Traffic patterns along Proctor Road gradually normalized as perimeter needs lessened later in the afternoon.
What remains unclear
As of late Tuesday, officials had not released the identities of the deceased, pending next-of-kin notifications. The precise number of victims inside the home has not been publicly confirmed. Investigators have not detailed the relationships among those found in the residence, and the sequence of events leading up to the gunfire is still being reconstructed from forensic evidence and interviews. Authorities reiterated that all information released so far reflects an early stage of the investigation and that significant updates are expected once notifications are complete and lab analyses advance.
Recent context in Sarasota County
Tuesday’s incident follows another shooting investigation in the county on February 3, when a victim was shot in the leg near a home improvement store on Central Sarasota Parkway in the Palmer Ranch area. In that case, deputies quickly located a suspect and described the confrontation as domestic in nature. While each case is distinct and handled on its merits, the close timing of the two episodes has prompted heightened attention to investigative coordination and community communication.
What residents should know now
Deputies emphasized that the Fall Crest Circle scene appears confined to the home and that there is no indication of an ongoing threat. Residents with potential video from the early afternoon hours near Proctor Road, McIntosh Road, and adjacent streets are encouraged to preserve footage and share details with investigators. Additional public briefings are expected as soon as next-of-kin notifications are completed and key forensic steps are finished.
Sources consulted: FOX 13 Tampa Bay, WWSB ABC7 (MySuncoast), Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, Your Observer
