A man suspected of killing six people in two different Florida homes died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to police. Fort Lauderdale police conducted a wellness check at the first home, where they found two people dead. Investigators said the shooter, Russell Kott, had a previous romantic relationship with one of the victims. Your neighborhood: Local coverage from WPBF 25 NewsAt the same time, investigators in Sarasota were at another crime scene at a home where four people were killed. Police said one of the victims in Sarasota was connected to one of the victims in Fort Lauderdale. Get the latest news updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here. Police said Kott’s car was caught on camera traveling near Sarasota. The case remains under investigation.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. —
A man suspected of killing six people in two different Florida homes died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to police.
Fort Lauderdale police conducted a wellness check at the first home, where they found two people dead. Investigators said the shooter, Russell Kott, had a previous romantic relationship with one of the victims.
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At the same time, investigators in Sarasota were at another crime scene at a home where four people were killed.
Police said one of the victims in Sarasota was connected to one of the victims in Fort Lauderdale.
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Police said Kott’s car was caught on camera traveling near Sarasota. The case remains under investigation.