Crime & Safety

Man Stabbed When Argument Gets Physical, Deputies Say

The altercation happened in the 5600 block of Eighth Street Court East in Bradenton, according to authorities.

Updated, 11:15 p.m.:

Alexis Bell, 30, was arrested Monday evening and charged with aggravated battery with deadly weapon  in connection with Sunday's incident, Manatee County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Dave Bristow said.

Earlier:

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A man was stabbed during a fight with another man in Bradenton on Sunday, authorities said.

Deputies responded to the scene in the 5600 block of Eighth Street Court East around 5:05 p.m. Sunday. They say a 60-year-old man was stabbed by a 30-year-old acquaintance when a verbal argument turned physical.

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The victim was taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

No charges had yet been filed, officials said.

Patch is withholding the names of those involved at this time.


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