BRADENTON – The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in the 1000 block of 47th Ave. Dr. E., Bradenton, early Friday morning (12/29/23).
At approximately 1:30 AM, deputies were informed that an individual was seen checking door handles on vehicles in The Grove Mobile Home Park. Deputies responded to the neighborhood and located the 17-year-old suspect entering a vehicle.
At approximately 1:50 AM, deputies with a K-9 unit initiated verbal commands and the suspect immediately fled on foot. The suspect fired multiple rounds at the deputies, and the deputy fired multiple rounds back at the suspect, striking him in the left leg.
Deputies secured the suspect and began to render aid until EMS arrived. The suspect was transported to a local hospital for further treatment, where he remains in custody at this time. No deputies, K-9 deputy, or other individuals were injured during the shooting.
Charges for two counts of attempted murder while engaged in a felony, use of a deadly weapon on a police animal, and armed burglary are forthcoming.
The deputy who fired shots is now on routine paid administrative leave while an investigation into the shooting, and an internal investigation is conducted.
Due to the active investigations, no other information will be released at this time.