Crime & Safety

Man Dies Days After Shooting Outside Bradenton Bar: Police

Investigators are seeking tips after a fatal shooting outside La Barkania Bar Saturday night in Bradenton, police said.

BRADENTON, FL — The victim of a Saturday night shooting outside a Bradenton bar died Monday evening from his injuries, according to a Bradenton police news release.

The 41-year-old man was shot around 11:30 p.m. after leaving La Barkania Bar and Restaurant at 2209 9th Street W.

That night, he was brought to a local hospital as a trauma alert with grave injuries and wasn’t expected to survive, police said.

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Additional information about the victim and potential suspects isn’t being released to the public yet.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Detective Jeff Beckley at 941-932-9356 or jeff.beckley@BradentonPD.com.

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To remain anonymous and eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000, call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-634-8477 (TIPS) or send an anonymous tip through manateecrimestoppers.com.

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