Shooting Claims Woman’s Life; Sarasota Deputies Hunt for Suspect in Homicide Case

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Sarasota County deputies are currently investigating a homicide following the discovery of a woman shot to death late Wednesday night.

Key Information:

  • Incident Location: 300 block of Cowry Rd., near Venice, FL.
  • Victim: Leanna Leach, found deceased at the scene.
  • Time of Incident: Shortly after 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
  • Investigation Status: Ongoing; no suspects or further details available as of Thursday afternoon.
  • Contact Information: Tips can be reported to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office at 941-861-4900 or Crime Stoppers at 941-366-TIPS (8477).

Deputies responded to the scene in the late hours and discovered the body of Leach.

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What we don’t know:

Specific details regarding a potential suspect or the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain undisclosed.

What you can do:

Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to reach out to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers.

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The Source: This information has been gathered from the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.

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Article original publish date: 2025-05-01 07:00:00

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