Crime & Safety
Following Bradenton Shooting Death, 3 Persons Of Interest Sought: Manatee County Sheriff
A man killed in a Bradenton shooting was found in a car parked outside a Winn Dixie Thursday, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said.
BRADENTON, FL — Detectives are trying to locate three persons of interest in a recent Bradenton shooting death, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said.
Investigators say Anthony Rahming, 25; Valentino Swan, 30; and Tevin Anderson, 29, witnessed the shooting, which left a 28-year-old man dead.
The victim, Tracy Priester, was found inside a parked vehicle outside the Winn Dixie at 1910 53rd Ave East Thursday around 6:30 p.m.
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The shooting happened about a mile away at 6118 10th Street East in Bradenton, the sheriff’s office said. A friend who was driving Priester to the hospital pulled over in the Winn Dixie parking lot to call 911.
Detectives are still investigating the motive and circumstances that led up to the shooting.
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Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call MCSO at 941-747-3011. To remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward up to $3,000, call Manatee Crime Stoppers at 866-634-TIPS or visit www.ManateeCrimeStoppers.com.
An additional $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest is being offered by Gold Star Club of Manatee County.
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