Bradenton Teen's Homicide Under Investigation

The Bradenton Police Department is asking anyone with information in the Monday morning death of a 16-year-old boy to come forward.

According to the police department, the agency received a call about shots fired around 12:27 a.m. from the 12000 block of East 21st Street. When officers arrived, they found a juvenile on the ground, suffering from “apparent gunshot injuries to the upper body.”

Police officers performed CPR and the city’s fire rescue and EMS crews also came out to the scene. The victim, however, was pronounced dead at 12:51 a.m.

Police say they have no witnesses at this time. The Manatee County Homicide Investigative Unit has been called in to help.

The teen has been identified as Justin Fabien. His death is the third homicide within Bradenton since the year began.

Anyone with information in the death is asked to call Det. James Curulla at 941-747-3011, Ext. 224. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-866-634-8477 or going online to www.manateecrimestoppers.com.

Photo of Justin Fabien courtesy of the Bradenton Police Department