Authorities in Florida have identified Russell Kot as the shooter responsible for a devastating series of killings that unfolded in Amberlea, Sarasota, and earlier the same day in Fort Lauderdale. Investigators report that Kot killed four individuals at a gated residence in Sarasota before taking his own life. The victims have been named as Olga Greinert, 49; Florita Stolyar, 66; Anatoly “Tony” Ioffe, 61; and Yaroslav Blyudoy, 39. Officials believe the victims were family members, deepening the heartbreak surrounding the tragedy.
Law enforcement sources have also connected Kot to a double homicide that occurred earlier that day at a property in Fort Lauderdale, indicating a disturbing chain of violence across two communities. While the full details of the incidents remain under investigation, authorities have suggested that the victims may have been targeted in part due to prior romantic relationships. The individuals killed reportedly had ties to a local medical practice known as Osprey Polyclinic, adding another layer of shock for colleagues and patients in the area.
Community members in both Sarasota and Fort Lauderdale are grappling with grief as investigators work to piece together a timeline and motive behind the attacks. Officials continue to gather evidence and urge anyone with relevant information to come forward.
The tragic events have left families mourning, neighborhoods shaken, and many searching for answers in the wake of an unimaginable loss.