Suspicious Death Under Investigation as Homicide in Sarasota

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The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide at 2724 Regatta Drive, Sarasota, according to a release posted today.

Deputies responded to the Regatta Drive address on July 25th in reference to an unconscious person. On arrival, deputies located a deceased male identified as Edward Dukes Jr. (DOB: 1/5/77) inside the residence. Based on the evidence observed at the scene, the death is being investigated as a homicide.

This is believed to be an isolated incident and there is currently no known threat to the community. If you have any information or had recent interaction with Edward Dukes Jr., please contact the SCSO Criminal Investigations Section at 941.861.4900 or Crime Stoppers at 941.366.8477 (366-TIPS).