A somber atmosphere envelops Sarasota as the community grapples with the shock of a devastating incident that unfolded at KindVet of Sarasota Urgent Care on Wednesday. The tranquility of the evening was shattered when a possible murder-suicide claimed the lives of two individuals, leaving the city in a state of disbelief and sorrow.
The Sarasota County dispatch received a chilling 911 call around 5:11 p.m., reporting gunfire at the veterinarian clinic. Swiftly responding to the call, deputies entered the establishment to discover a woman and another person shot, marking the beginning of a heartbreaking tragedy that has left the community in mourning.
Amidst the tragedy, a disturbing message surfaced on KindVet’s Facebook page, posted by Morgan Kronstadt at 5:57 p.m. and later deleted. In the message, Kronstadt pointed fingers at specific individuals within the clinic, detailing instances of bullying, mental health struggles, and a lack of support. The post painted a picture of workplace torment and personal anguish, shedding light on the complex and deeply troubling circumstances leading up to this tragic event.
Summer Evans shared a post on fb on the death of Morgan Kronstadt & Shawn Callahan:
“Another Vet Clinic shooting… Praying for all my fellow veterinary friends 🩷 Rest peacefully Dr. Callahan, thank you for doing what you did on this earth, i know there’s so many pets waiting for you.
Absolutely heartbreaking..”
As the community grapples with the aftermath of this incident, questions remain unanswered, and emotions run high. Sarasota mourns the lives lost, and the heartbreaking incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of empathy, understanding, and mental health support within every community. The profound sadness that has settled over Sarasota highlights the urgent need for open dialogue and compassionate action to prevent such tragedies in the future.
