Crime & Safety

Deputies Find Missing Man Who Threatened To Harm Himself: Sheriff

Braxton Pierson-Bentley, 30, who went missing in Bradenton Sunday night, has been found, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said.

Updated: Monday, 11 a.m.

BRADENTON, FL — Deputies have found a missing 30-year-old man who threatened to harm himself, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.

Braxton Pierson-Bentley, who was last seen leaving his home in the 5200 block of 5th Street Circle W. in Bradenton Sunday around 10 p.m., was found Monday morning.

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He made comments that he wanted to harm himself and brought a pellet gun with him as he left the home, the sheriff’s office said.

Braxton Pierson-Bentley has been missing since Sunday around 10 p.m. (Manatee County Sheriff's Office)

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