Crime & Safety
Woman Asks For Crack Money, Stabs Man Who Says 'No,' Deputies Say
The stabbing happened Monday afternoon along 55th Avenue West in Bradenton, deputies said.
A man was stabbed Monday in Bradenton after he turned down a woman's request for money to buy crack, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office reports.
The 47-year-old victim, who is homeless, was approached by the woman around 4:50 p.m. in the 200 block of 55th Avenue West, according to a sheriff's report.
She asked him for money to buy crack and when he said "no," she stabbed him, deputies said.
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The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Information about his wounds or condition was not immediately available.
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The suspect is described as about 35 years old and wearing a white shirt and black pants. 866-634-8477.
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