SARASOTA, Fla. — UPDATE: The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office says a 75-year-old man is dead after shooting his girlfriend and then turning the gun on himself during a standoff. You can read the latest here.
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Previous story: Authorities are investigating a shooting that happened Monday morning at a Sarasota apartment complex, according to the sheriff's office.
Deputies say they responded just after 9:30 a.m. to the Anson Apartments at Palmer Ranch, located on Sawyer Loop Road.
One person was found shot and taken to the hospital, but their condition is unknown at this time, deputies said in a release.
The county's SWAT team and criminal investigations section responded to the scene. In a Monday afternoon update, the sheriff's office said there is no immediate threat in the area.
People are asked to avoid the area of Sawyer Loop Road, which will remain closed for investigation.