Venice man shoots childhood best friend after Facebook argument, deputies say

VENICE, Fla. (WFLA) — A Venice man was arrested on Monday after deputies said he shot his childhood best friend over an argument that started on Facebook.

NBC affiliate WBBH reported that Kevin Johnson and his long time friend had a conversation that escalated into an intense back-and-forth on Facebook. The friends decided to settle the dispute at Johnson’s Venice home.

Sarasota County deputies said both men agreed to meet without weapons, but the victim brought another man with him.

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When the two men knocked on Johnson’s door, deputies said Johnson opened fire and then took off…

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