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Man arrested for deadly shooting in Sarasota: Police

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SARASOTA, Fla. — A man was arrested after police said he shot and killed a person in Sarasota on Saturday afternoon.

The Sarasota Police Department said Richard Minor, 66, was arrested for fatally shooting the victim near the 900 block of John Ringling Causeway just after 2:30 p.m.

Minor is facing multiple charges, including murder and aggravated assault with a firearm.

Police said Minor is being transported to Sarasota County Jail.

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