Sarasota Woman Fired Shots At Empty Vehicle: Police

SARASOTA, FL — A Sarasota woman was arrested Sunday in connection with a May 20 shooting on 33rd Street, authorities said.

Jasmine Martin, 32, of Sarasota, was charged with discharging a firearm from a vehicle, a felony, Sarasota police said in a news release.

Officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 1800 block of 33rd Street just before 5 p.m.

During the investigation, detectives determined Martin fired three shots at the victim’s vehicle

The victim and Martin know each other, police said.

The victim told detectives that Martin banged on her front door and demanded that she come outside.

She didn’t respond because she believed Martin may have had a gun, police said. Martin then returned to her parked vehicle.

The victim reported seeing Martin aim a gun toward her car, police said.

Detectives found three bullet holes in the victim’s vehicle. One was in the hood and two were in the front bumper.

The victim called 911, and no injuries were reported.

Martin drove away in a red Toyota Camry after the shooting. Detectives later obtained an arrest warrant for her.

On Sunday, Martin’s car was seen by a traffic camera within the city. Patrol officers then arrested her near Colleton Drive and U.S. 41.

She was released on bond from the Sarasota County Jail on Monday.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact Sarasota Police Department Detective Ross Revill at Ross.Revill@SarasotaFL.gov or 941-263-6092.

People who want to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers of Sarasota County at 941-366-TIPS (8477).

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