News Release 25-044 - August 13, 2025
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The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is investigating a deputy-involved shooting that occurred at 208 Golf Club Lane, Venice.
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is investigating a deputy-involved shooting that occurred at 208 Golf Club Lane, Venice.
At 10:58 a.m., SCSO deputies from the Fugitive Apprehension Unit and patrol arrived to serve an active warrant. Upon arrival, deputies confirmed the subject was inside the residence and gave him verbal commands to exit. When the subject refused, deputies forced entry into the residence. While inside, the subject armed himself with a firearm. Deputies moved to the back yard and requested SWAT and the Hostage Negotiation Team. Minutes later, the subject exited the residence with a firearm. Deputies gave verbal commands to drop the firearm, and when he refused, a deputy used his Taser, which was not effective in stopping the threat. The subject then pointed his firearm at the deputies and gave them no option but to respond with deadly force.
Deputies attempted life-saving measures until the Sarasota County Fire Department (SCFD) arrived. SCFD continued life-saving measures until the subject was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The decedent was identified as Anthony Bottoni, DOB 5/6/93, 208 Golf Club Lane, Venice. The next of kin has been notified. There were no other injuries. This is an ongoing investigation.
The decedent was identified as Anthony Bottoni, DOB 5/6/93, 208 Golf Club Lane, Venice. The next of kin has been notified. There were no other injuries. This is an ongoing investigation.