'4-5 Armed Men' Involved in Drive-By Shooting, Witnesses Tell Bradenton PD

No one was hurt in a drive-by shooting at an east Bradenton home Monday afternoon, authorities said.

The incident, which happened around 3:48 p.m. at a residence in the 600 block of 24th Street East, is not believed to be related to the recent shooting death of a man at a youth football practice in Bradenton, police said.

“At this time, there is no indication that this shooting is related to the recent homicide that occurred at the 13th Avenue Dream Center," Deputy Chief of Police Warren Merriman said in a statement.

Bradenton Police say someone fired multiple rounds at the residence Monday, where two people were inside. Witnesses told police they saw a green pickup truck drive by with four to five people armed with long rifles in the truck's bed, "which was consistent with the large caliber projectile casings that were recovered at the scene," according to a media release.

Authorities later found such a vehicle abandoned in the 3900 block of Third Avenue East, police said.

Anyone with information in the case is asked to contact Bradenton Police Detective Sergeant Dennis Stahley at 941-932-9300, ext. 307. Or, to remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000, call Crime Stoppers (toll free) at 1-866-634-8477 (TIPS) or send an anonymous E-Tip at www.manateecrimestoppers.com