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UPDATE: Teen arrested in 'brutal attack' on Siesta Key

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 16-year-old tourist after he allegedly stabbed two family members Wednesday.


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An unnamed suspect stabbed two unnamed victims near Turtle Beach Wednesday night.
An unnamed suspect stabbed two unnamed victims near Turtle Beach Wednesday night.
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The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has charged a 16-year-old Framingham, Mass., teenager with attempted murder, following what deputies called “a brutal attack” near Turtle Beach Wednesday.

Deputies responded to a 9:08 p.m. call from Melissa Ramgren, who had been vacationing in a condo at Fisherman’s Cove on south Siesta Key, reporting that her 16-year-old son had allegedly stabbed her and his 14-year-old brother. Upon arrival, emergency personnel treated Ramgren, who was transported to Sarasota Memorial Hospital, and the 14-year-old victim, who was flown by Bayflite to Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital.

The 16-year-old suspect fled to a house on the other side of Midnight Pass Road on Tree Bay Lane, where deputies eventually took him into custody, according to a probable cause affidavit.

Authorities reported that Ramgren was in serious but stable condition, while the 14-year-old victim was in critical but stable condition.

The Sheriff’s Office has charged the 16-year-old suspect with two counts of second-degree attempted murder.

The Sarasota Observer has chosen not to initially identify the two minors in this article.

Earlier: Sarasota County deputies arrested an unnamed suspect Wednesday, following an incident in which two individuals were stabbed in the area of south Siesta Key.

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has not released the names of those involved, but said the individuals knew each other. Lt. Stan Hayes in a news release issued at 9:51 p.m. last night, said the incident occurred on the 8900 block of Blind Pass Road, which is in the vicinity of the public access at Turtle Beach.

“The (Sheriff’s Office) is unable to release any further information at this time,” Hayes said in the release.

Anyone with information about the incident should call the Sheriff’s Office criminal investigations division at 861-4900. Those wishing to remain anonymous can leave a tip with CrimeStoppers at 366-TIPS (8477), go online to SarasotaCrimeStoppers.com or text TIP109 and a message to CRIMES (274637).

This is a developing story and more information will be added as it becomes available.

 

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