By Trendsetter Tribune 
The quiet of a gated Sarasota neighborhood was shattered on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, when a violent incident left multiple people dead in a home on Fallcrest Circle. Authorities have confirmed that there were no survivors at the scene, leaving the upscale Amberlea community in shock.
The Scene on Fallcrest Circle
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 4800 block of Fallcrest Circle—located near Proctor and McIntosh roads—at approximately 12:24 p.m. after receiving a 911 call from a concerned neighbor.
- Response Time: Deputies arrived within five minutes of the call.
- Forensics: Specialized units, including Crime Scene, Forensics, and Criminal Investigations, spent more than nine hours processing the home.
- The Victims: While the Sheriff’s Office confirmed “multiple victims,” the exact count has not been released. One local report suggested as many as five individuals may have been involved, though official confirmation is pending notification of next of kin.
- Witness Accounts: Neighbor David Hannon reported hearing “five distinct gunshots” followed by a five-second pause and then “three more,” which he believed sounded like they were outside the home.
Investigation Details
Sarasota County Community Affairs Manager Matthew Binkley addressed the media at a staging area established at Bee Ridge Presbyterian Church.
| Investigation Fact | Status/Detail |
| Suspect Info | No suspects are currently in custody. |
| Weaponry | At least one weapon was recovered at the scene. |
| Signs of Entry | Investigators noted no signs of forced entry, suggesting the parties may have known one another. |
| Safety Status | Authorities believe this is an isolated incident and stated there is no ongoing threat to the Sarasota public. |
| Prior History | Officials revealed the address had been the subject of two previous 911 calls, though they did not specify the nature of those incidents. |
Community Impact and Road Closures
The heavy police presence led to the closure of Proctor Road from McIntosh Road to Honore Avenue for several hours. Residents of the Amberlea community were required to show identification to enter the neighborhood as deputies secured the perimeter. Nearby schools were also notified as a precaution, though no lockdowns were officially ordered.
Neighbors described the area as a “beautiful, safe neighborhood” where violent crime is almost unheard of. The Sheriff’s Office is currently reviewing surveillance footage from doorbell cameras and “backend systems” to piece together the moments leading up to the 12:24 p.m. call.