SARASOTA, Fla. – The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a homicide that occurred at 2724 Regatta Drive in Sarasota. Deputies responded to a call on July 25th regarding an unconscious person and discovered the deceased body of 47-year-old Edward Dukes Jr. inside the residence.
Based on evidence found at the scene, authorities are treating the death as a homicide. While the investigation is ongoing, the incident is believed to be isolated, and there is no indication of an ongoing threat to the community.
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Anyone with information about Edward Dukes Jr. or who may have had recent contact with him is urged to contact the SCSO Criminal Investigations Section at 941-861-4900 or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at 941-366-8477 (366-TIPS).
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