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Sarasota man shot by deputy after McDonald’s drive-thru gunfire, standoff

Katherine Langford
Editor-in-Chief · Monday, October 12, 2026 at 10:18 PM · 1 min read
Sarasota man shot by deputy after McDonald’s drive-thru gunfire, standoff — ABC 7 Suncoast SWFL, Siesta Key Dining news
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SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A Sarasota man is recovering in the hospital after being shot by a Sarasota County deputy following a standoff early Sunday morning, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.Investigators said the incident began at a McDonald’s restaurant drive-thru, when the suspect opened fire before leading deputies to his home.The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office identified the gunman as 39-year-old Casey King.Witness Ana Hernandez said she and her husband were sitting in the McDonald’s drive-thru talking about what to order when the situation changed.“He lowered his gun, drifted to the three cars and slid it over, and then eventually pointed it at my husband’s truck,” Hernandez said.Hernandez said King got out of his car with a gun, and she then heard shots.ORIGINAL COVERAGE | Sarasota County deputies investigate officer-involved shooting after McDonald’s parking lot shooting“Nobody did anything to him. Nobody honked at him. Nobody yelled at him. Nobody did anythin

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