SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. – The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) has made two arrests in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred at Twin Lakes Park in November 2024.
Carlos Romero-Tomas, 20, of Palmetto, was arrested on February 6th and charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Discharging a Firearm in Public, and Giving False Information Concerning the Commission of a Crime.
A juvenile from Bradenton was also arrested on January 23rd by SCSO’s Fugitive Apprehension Unit, with assistance from the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. The juvenile is charged with Aggravated Battery, Discharging a Firearm in Public, Carrying a Concealed Weapon, and Armed Trespass with a Firearm.
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The arrests stem from a shooting incident that took place during a party at Twin Lakes Park on November 3, 2024. A 17-year-old male died from gunshot wounds sustained during the incident.
The investigation remains active and ongoing, with additional charges pending. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the SCSO Criminal Investigation Section at 941-861-4900 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers by calling 941-366-TIPS (8477) or online at www.crimestoppers.com.
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