Crime
Sarasota County Double Homicide Investigation Underway After Fatal Shooting on Mondrian Court
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — Authorities in Sarasota County are investigating a deadly multi-victim shooting that occurred on Mondrian Court, leaving two people dead and a suspect in custody.
According to preliminary reports, deputies responded to the 4700 block of Mondrian Court following reports of a shooting involving multiple victims.
Investigators said the suspect allegedly shot his son and his girlfriend during the incident. Both victims were pronounced deceased at the scene.
Authorities confirmed the suspected shooter was taken into custody after the incident.
Officials said the suspect sustained a minor injury, though additional details regarding the nature of the injury have not yet been released.
Law enforcement has not publicly identified the victims or the suspect pending notification of family members.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Detectives continue processing the scene and interviewing witnesses as they work to determine a motive and timeline of events.
Officials have not indicated whether any charges have formally been filed at this time.
Residents in the area reported a heavy law enforcement presence as deputies secured the neighborhood during the investigation. Authorities stated there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Crime
55-Year-Old Camilla Daniel Dies Days After Assault at Columbus Home, Son Brandon Harmon Arrested
COLUMBUS, Ga. — A 55-year-old woman has died several days after she was reportedly assaulted inside her home in Columbus, Georgia, and her son has been arrested in connection with the incident, according to authorities.
Muscogee County Coroner Buddy Bryan identified the victim as Camilla Faye Daniel, who died at 6:36 a.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, while receiving treatment in the intensive care unit at Piedmont Columbus Regional.
According to Bryan, Daniel was assaulted at her residence on Sunday, October 11. Following her death, arrangements were being made to transport her body for an autopsy to determine the cause and circumstances of her death. Her family has been notified.
The case follows a reported assault involving a stabbing in the 2900 block of Dawson Street late Sunday night. The Columbus Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit is leading the investigation.
Jail records show that Brandon Harmon, 37, was booked into the Muscogee County Jail on October 12. He was charged with aggravated assault and possession of a knife during the commission of a crime.
Authorities have confirmed that Harmon is Daniel’s son and was incarcerated in connection with the case. However, officials have not yet publicly announced whether the charges against him will be amended or whether additional charges will be filed following Daniel’s death.
The pending autopsy is expected to help investigators establish further details surrounding Daniel’s death. Authorities have not released additional information about the circumstances of the alleged assault.
The investigation remains ongoing. Further updates may be released as police and the coroner’s office provide additional information.