Event Brief
Sarasota man charged in girlfriend, son killings
Filed: May 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Summary: Nicholas Novickis, 34, faces two counts of second-degree murder and animal cruelty after a shooting in Artistry.
WHO: Nicholas Novickis, 34; his girlfriend; his 6-year-old son; Sarasota County deputies; Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office
WHAT: A man was arrested and charged after a shooting at a home where his girlfriend and 6-year-old son were found dead.
WHEN: May 26, 2026 at 4:35 PM ET
WHERE: Mondrian Court in the Artistry neighborhood, Sarasota County, Florida
WHY: Motive not yet established.
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