Palmetto Man Wanted in Connection With Shooting Investigation at Booker High School
The Sarasota Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a Palmetto man wanted in connection with a shooting investigation stemming from an incident at Booker High School earlier this month.
Police have issued an active warrant for 27-year-old Dameon Jashuan Brydson on charges of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a firearm on school property.
The charges are related to a shooting that occurred July 18 in the parking lot of Booker High School during a youth football event. Authorities previously reported that no one was injured in the incident.
According to investigators, Brydson has four prior felony convictions and is currently on probation in a previous firearm possession case.
The Sarasota Police Department emphasized that the shooting was not connected to Booker High School students, faculty, staff or any school-sponsored activity. School officials said the athletic facilities had been rented by an outside organization at the time of the incident.
Booker High School Principal Jamal Crook said the school has been working closely with law enforcement throughout the investigation.
Detectives continue to investigate the shooting and are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has information about Brydson’s whereabouts to come forward.
Anyone with information is urged to call 911 or contact Sarasota Crime Stoppers at 941-366-TIPS.
