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NewsWFLA News Channel 8February 27, 2026Sarasota County

Woman, Two Children, and Self Found Dead in Lakewood Ranch

A mother fatally shot her two children and then herself in their Lakewood Ranch home. Manatee County Sheriff's deputies responded to a welfare check at the 8200 block of Pavia Way on Thursday evening. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m.

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Why It Matters

This tragic event highlights the importance of mental health resources and support for families in the community.

Who's Mentioned

locationLakewood Ranch“The location of the incident”dateThursday“Date of the incident”location8200 block of Pavia Way“The address of the home”organizationManatee County Sheriff's Office“The agency responding to the incident”organizationWFLA“News source reporting the story”