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Sarasota deputies release photo of suspect wanted in Saturday's church shooting

Joaquin Vasquez-Sosa has been named as the suspect in Saturday's shooting at St. Wilfred Episcopal Church in Sarasota, according to deputies.

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is searching for the suspect in a shooting that happened Saturday night at a local church.

Joaquin Vasquez-Sosa, 41, is wanted for aggravated assault with a firearm and aggravated battery with a firearm.

Anyone who knows where he might be should call Crime Stoppers of Sarasota County at 941-366-TIPS.

Related: Sarasota Sheriff's deputies investigate shooting at church party

Deputies say the shooting happened during a fight at a large party around 10:38 p.m. Saturday at St. Wilfred Episcopal Church on Wilkinson Road in Sarasota.

The lone victim was treated for a gunshot wound to the leg at a local hospital. The victim has since been released.

Detectives say the suspect and victim knew each other.

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