Fatal Shooting Suspect Sought In Sarasota: Police

Sarasota FL

07 January, 2022

10:10 AM

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SARASOTA, FL — Police are searching for a murder suspect in a fatal shooting that took place outside a Sarasota convenience story early Thursday morning. An arrest warrant for a murder charge has been issued for Johnny D. Evans, 22, who is accused of shooting a man to death outside Moore's Grocery, located at 1993 Dr. Martin Luther King Way, just after midnight, Sarasota police said. The victim, whose name is being withheld under Marsy's Law, died from his injuries in the shooting. His next of kin was notified Thursday around 4 p.m. Johnny D. Evans is a suspect in a fatal shooting outside a Sarasota convenience store. (Sarasota Police Department)Evans is 6 feet, 1 inch tall and 170 pounds. Police say he's considered armed and dangerous. His last known address is 1550 North Lockwood Ridge Road in Sarasota. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Maria Llovio at 941-263-6836 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers by calling 941-366-TIPS (8477) or online at www.sarasotacrimestoppers.com.