SARASOTA, FLA — Sarasota County Sheriff's Office deputies have arrested a man who was involved in a shooting that happened outside a bar in Venice on Sunday night.
The shooting occurred in the 800 Block of U.S. Highway 41 Bypass, Venice, at about 10:46 p.m., the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) said.
A vehicle later determined to be involved in the incident was stopped on the bypass by a Venice Police Department patrol unit. Police arrested Colby Moran, 24, in connection with the shooting.
Authorities said Moran was involved in a verbal argument with another man outside the Outlook Pub around 10:40 p.m. on July 12. Police said the situation escalated and both men armed themselves with guns. Moran reportedly fired several shots from his vehicle as he was leaving the parking lot.
Officials said the victim was struck in the shin by a possible ricochet and was not transported to the hospital.
VPD conducted a traffic stop on Moran's vehicle several blocks away from the shooting and held him until deputies arrived.
SCSO has charged Moran with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, and firing a weapon from a vehicle.
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