Charlotte County deputies are investigating a shooting that sent two people to the hospital near the county line of Charlotte and Sarasota Wednesday morning.
According to CCSO, the scene was near U.S.-41 and Cornelius Boulevard. The nearby roads were shut down for hours but have since reopened.
Deputies said they learned the disturbance involved two people and gunfire was exchanged.
CCSO found the victim on the scene with injuries from the shooting and the suspect had fled the scene on foot.
With the help of the North Port Police Department, authorities were able to find the suspect identified as Anthony Gooden.
Gooden, 56, was injured in the shooting as well. Both Gooden and the victim were transported to hospitals for medical care.
According to CCSO, an arrest warrant was obtained for Gooden. He is facing the following charges pending his physical arrest:
- 2 counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon
- Discharging firearm in public
- Grand theft of firearm
- Shooting at/within or into a dwelling or building
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Source: nbc-2
