Auburn University football player Brian Batty was among the victims injured in the early Saturday morning shooting in Sarasota, Florida, according to multiple reports.
Sarasota County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a report of a shooting in the 3400 block of 17th Street in Sarasota at 3 a.m., according to a Sarasota County Sheriff's Office press release. They say they were dispatched around 1:30 p.m.
Police said one injured person died and four others were being treated at a local hospital.
The sheriff's office announced that Tommy L. Batty IV has been identified as the person killed in the shooting, according to local news outlet WSFA. The same outlet also reported that the victim was Brian Batty's younger brother.
One eastbound lane near the incident was closed to traffic as police investigated. Police say the shooting appears to be an isolated incident.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Criminal Investigation Division at 941-861-4900 or Sarasota Crime Stoppers at 941-366-8477.
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An Auburn University spokesperson told Al.com that Brian Batty, a running back for the Auburn University football team, was one of those injured in Saturday morning's shooting in Florida.
“We are aware of the situation and continue to gather information,” an Auburn spokesperson told AL.com about the shooting.
USA TODAY has reached out to Auburn University and the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office but has not yet received a response.
A social media account for Auburn students, alumni and fans titled “AUFAMILY” posted on social media about the shooting and asked for prayers for Brian and his family.
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