BRADENTON, Fla. — The Bradenton Police Department is currently investigating the fatal shooting of a teenager found near the Palma Sola Causeway early Saturday morning.
Shortly after 1 a.m., a police officer responded to a report of gunshots in the 8600 block of Manatee Avenue West and found a 16-year-old deceased.
Detectives believe the teen was picked up at a Manatee County location earlier in the evening and driven to the secluded area of the causeway where the shooting occurred.
The causeway and Manatee Bridge were closed for several hours for the investigation. Roads reopened just after 5:30 a.m.
Detectives believed this was an isolated incident and the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information can contact Detective Brian Sands at brian.sands@bradentonpd.com or 941-932-9300.
To remain anonymous and to be eligible for a cash reward, contact Manatee County Crime Stoppers at (866) 634-8477 (TIPS) or online at ManateeCrimeStoppers.com.
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