Octavius Cummings Jr. : “Port Charlotte Man Killed in Sarasota Park Shooting”

Updated: 10:28 PM EDT May 20, 2024

A tragic incident unfolded at North Jetty Park in Nokomis as a resident of Port Charlotte lost his life in a fatal shooting on Sunday evening. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office received a distress call at approximately 7:16 p.m. reporting the incident at 100 Casey Key Road. Responding deputies discovered the lifeless body of a 25-year-old man identified as Octavius Cornelius Lee Cummings Jr. The authorities suspect that the shooting stemmed from a confrontation that took place at the park. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation into the matter and is seeking any information that could aid in solving the case. Individuals with relevant details are urged to contact the Sarasota Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Section at 941-861-4900 or Sarasota Crimestoppers at 941-366-8477.

NOKOMIS, Fla. —

The tranquility of North Jetty Park in Nokomis was shattered on Sunday evening when a resident of Port Charlotte fell victim to a fatal shooting.

Following reports of gunfire at around 7:16 p.m., law enforcement officers rushed to the scene at 100 Casey Key Road. Upon arrival, they discovered the lifeless body of 25-year-old Octavius Cornelius Lee Cummings Jr.

Preliminary investigations suggest that a dispute at the park escalated into a tragic outcome. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating the incident and soliciting information from the public to aid in their inquiries. Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to reach out to the authorities at the provided contact numbers.