Sarasota man found dead at Coquina Beach
As the sun set on his 50th birthday July 28, a Sarasota man fatally shot himself at Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach.
The body was discovered at a lifeguard tower shortly after 9 p.m. by people who were walking the beach, Bradenton Beach Police Detective Sgt. Lenard Diaz told The Islander July 29.
When the group approached the man, they noticed blood and called 911, Diaz said.
Emergency crews determined the man died of a gunshot wound.
Investigators did not find indication of foul play and an autopsy confirmed the death was a suicide, Diaz said.
Additionally, Diaz said the man left letters at his home explaining his decision to end his life.