19-year-old facing homicide charge after allegedly running over and killing 17-year-old male in Bradenton

Saturday, September 9, 2023 - 10:11 pm

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BRADENTON – At approximately 5:07 pm on Saturday, September 9, 2023, deputies responded to a report of a teen having been run over by a car after an argument with the driver of that car in the 4600 block of 4^th Ave. Dr. E.

A 17-year-old male was pronounced dead at the scene.

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The driver, 19-year-old Josh Oviedo fled the area and was arrested a short time later behind a nearby shopping plaza. He is charged with murder.

The investigation continues. The victim’s name is being withheld pending Marsy’s Law.

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19-year-old facing homicide charge after allegedly running over and killing 17-year-old male in Bradenton

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