BRADENTON, Fla. — An arrest has been made in connection to a 31-year-old man found dead from two gunshot wounds Sunday morning in Bradenton, according to police.
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A 31-year-old man died from two gunshot wounds Sunday morning in Bradenton, according to police.
Officers say a little before 3:30 a.m. they were called to the 700 block of 11 Avenue E. where they found the victim. The 31-year-old was taken to the hospital where he later died.
After locating Bruce Brooks, 35, who police wanted to interview, authorities say he and other witnesses said the 31-year-old was involved in a domestic argument outside his home that escalated into him yelling at neighbors.
The 31-year-old reportedly then grabbed a machete, entered the yard of his neighbor and approached Brooks, who was sleeping in the home's carport.
That's when Brooks woke up and saw the 31-year-old coming at him with the machete and Brooks then shot the 31-year-old as a form of self-defense, the Bradenton Police Department said in an updated news release.
Brooks, who has a prior felony conviction, initially left the scene but later contacted the police department's homicide task force.
The 35-year-old was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
This investigation into this case is active and anyone with information on this case can contact Detective Jeff Beckley at 941-932-9356 or jeff.beckley@bradentonpd.com.
To remain anonymous and eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000, call Crime Stoppers (toll-free) at 1-866-634-8477 (TIPS) or send an anonymous E-Tip through manateecrimestoppers.com.
