Florida detectives link two crime scenes with seven dead

Investigators say a double homicide in Fort Lauderdale was linked to a later shooting in Sarasota, and officials report seven people dead in total including the suspected shooter.

Investigators say a double homicide discovered during a well-being check in Fort Lauderdale was connected to a later shooting in a gated Sarasota neighborhood, leaving seven people dead in total including the suspected shooter. The suspect was reported to have had a romantic relationship with one Fort Lauderdale victim, who was connected to the Sarasota victims. Sarasota County detectives said the suspect's motivation is unknown. Officials described the Fort Lauderdale case as isolated and said they do not believe there is a threat to the public. Known details: - Fort Lauderdale police responded to a well-being check and found two people dead inside a home. - Sarasota deputies found a wounded man in a front yard who died shortly after, and inside a house they found two men and two women dead, including the suspect. - Fort Lauderdale detectives contacted Sarasota investigators and provided information about the suspect's vehicle, which was located in the Sarasota neighborhood. - Neighbors' and homeowners association video showed the suspect's vehicle entering the neighborhood followed by gunfire; video later shows the wounded man driving into the neighborhood, approaching a front door, and being shot. - Sarasota County officials said the suspect's motivation for targeting the Sarasota victims is unknown. Summary: Seven people died across the two linked scenes, including the suspected shooter. Law enforcement in Fort Lauderdale and Sarasota are investigating and have shared vehicle and video evidence. Undetermined at this time.