Photos Released of Bradenton Double Homicide Suspects

The Bradenton Police Department is investigating an early Thursday morning shooting that left two people dead.

According to the department, the incident occurred at 3910 Southern Parkway West, across from Prine Elementary School. Police responded to an alarm call from the home around 3:51 a.m. and found the home’s front door glass broken out and two people dead inside, Lt. James Racky said. Five children, ranging in age from 1 to 11, were also inside the home at the time.

Surveillance video from the home shows three masked suspects walking up to the door on foot, Racky said. One of the suspects is seen on the video throwing a brick through the front door’s window.

The attackers shot Kantrel Brooks, 29, near the front door and Ester Deneus, 29, inside the home, the department said in a media release. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.

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The children are safe and are now with a victim advocate and Child Protective Services, Racky added.

It is believed that at least one of the children witnessed the attacks, several media outlets are reporting.

The Manatee County Homicide Investigative Unit is assisting with the investigation.

Deneus was a nurse while Brooks worked in waste management, the Bradenton Herald is reporting.

The suspects in the case remain unidentified, police say.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Det. Beckley at 941-932-9300, Ext. 356. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-866-634-8477 or sending an E-Tip through www.manateecrimestoppers.com.

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Surveillance photos and pictures of Esther Deneus and Kantrel Brooks courtesy of the Bradenton Police Department