On the night of April 30, 2025, at approximately 11:36 p.m., deputies from the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office responded to a residence in the 300 block of Cowry Road in Venice, Florida, following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered the body of Leanna M. Leach, a 20-year-old Black female, who had been fatally shot. The incident is being investigated as a homicide, and as of now, no arrests have been made. Authorities are actively seeking information from the public to identify and apprehend the suspect or suspects involved.
Leanna Leach was a young mother of three children. According to a fundraiser organized by her family, she was reportedly robbed at gunpoint and murdered in her South Venice home.
Her children are currently in the care of their maternal grandmother. The family is awaiting the release of her body to plan funeral services and has requested support to cover unexpected expenses.
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the case and urges anyone with information to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers by calling 941-366-TIPS or online at.
