BRADENTON, Fla. — A 62-year-old man was found dead in the doorway of his Bradenton home early Thursday morning.
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Manatee County Sheriff’s Office deputies found Robert McCarthy deceased in the doorway of his home located on the 2100 block of 45th St. Ct. E. after receiving a call, shortly after 4:00 a.m., about someone appearing dead.
Upon arrival, deputies confirmed McCarthy, who lived alone, was dead and suffered undisclosed trauma.
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At this time, detectives do not believe this was a random incident and are treating the case as a homicide.
"I’m not only surprised, I’m shocked, this is a quiet neighborhood," said neighbor Jim Fraley.
Anyone with information is asked to call the MCSO at 941-747-3011 or Crime Stoppers at 866-634-TIPS.
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