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2 arrested after shooting by Publix plaza in Sarasota County

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SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — Two people were arrested after a Sunday morning shooting near Cincinnati Street and Boca Chica Avenue.

The North Port Police Department (NPPD) arrested William Walker, 41, and Gilliana Eichenlaub, 41, for their alleged involvement in the shooting.

One person was injured and had to be airlifted to the hospital. The police have not released further details about the extent of the victim's injuries or their current condition.

According to NPPD, the two individuals allegedly involved in the incident were located at the 7-Eleven on Toledo Blade Boulevard in the Publix shopping center plaza shortly after the shooting.

The police said everyone involved is accounted for, and they believe that all parties involved know each other.

Walker was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, shooting into an occupied dwelling/vehicle, tampering with evidence, drug possession and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Eichenlaub was charged with tampering with evidence and accessory after the fact.

No additional information has been released at this time.