Florida man suspected in shootings at two residences identified

Authorities identified Russell Kot as the suspect in shootings at homes in Fort Lauderdale and Sarasota that left six people dead; officials say the suspect died of an apparent self-inflicted wound and investigations are ongoing.

Authorities identified a Florida man as the suspect in shootings at two homes in Fort Lauderdale and Sarasota that left six people dead. The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office named the suspect as Russell Kot, 51, and said he had been in a prior romantic relationship with one Fort Lauderdale victim. Deputies reported finding multiple victims at a Sarasota residence and locating the suspect deceased inside that home. Fort Lauderdale authorities told Sarasota detectives they were investigating a related double homicide and shared vehicle and video information. What officials said: - The suspect was identified by Sarasota authorities as Russell Kot, 51. - Incidents occurred at a home in Fort Lauderdale's Victoria Park neighborhood and a home in the Amberlea neighborhood of Sarasota; officials linked the two scenes. - Authorities reported six people were killed across the two locations and said the suspect was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted wound at the Sarasota home. - Investigators said they received vehicle and camera footage from Fort Lauderdale investigators and were reviewing evidence; the suspect's motive is reported as unknown. Summary: The shootings prompted a coordinated, multi-jurisdiction investigation by Sarasota and Fort Lauderdale authorities, who continue reviewing evidence and have not announced a motive. Undetermined at this time.