Man receives medical treatment (pending arrest) after shooting near Charlotte-Sarasota County border

September 18, 2024 – Port Charlotte, FL
Press release from the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office

A suspect receives medical treatment and awaits arrest following a shooting incident near the Charlotte-Sarasota county line.

On the morning of September 18, 2024, the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office responded to a call reporting shots fired and dispatched to the area of ​​1540 Chancellor Boulevard near the Charlotte County-Sarasota County line. When officers arrived, they quickly determined that the disturbance involved two people and that gunfire was exchanged.

The victim was found at the scene with injuries sustained in the shooting. The suspect fled the scene on foot. With the assistance of the North Port Police Department, a search for the suspect was immediately launched. The suspect, identified as Anthony Gooden (12/2/1967), was quickly located and also found with injuries sustained in the shooting. Both individuals were transported to hospitals for medical attention.

“I would like to thank the North Port Police Department for their quick response to this case, which allowed my team to focus on the investigation. It is unfortunate that this happened, but I am grateful for the quick and appropriate response from law enforcement. I also know how frustrating traffic was in the area after the Tamiami Trail had to be closed. Thank you to the public for their patience and trust in us to get this resolved as quickly as possible.”

Sheriff Bill Prummell

Through investigation, investigators concluded that this was an isolated incident between the two individuals and that there was no danger to the public. An arrest warrant was issued against Gooden on the following charges:

• Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, second degree felony (x2)
• Discharge of a firearm in public, first degree misdemeanor
• Grand theft of a weapon, third degree felony
• Shooting at/into or into a dwelling/building, second degree felony