BRADENTON, Fla. — A 23-year-old man is dead after an overnight shooting in Bradenton, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO).
Deputies responded to a report of a shooting with injuries in the 1400 block of 34th Avenue East around 3:45 a.m. on Sunday, according to a news release.
Upon arrival, the responding deputies performed life-saving measures on Rickie Riddle III, 23, until emergency medical personnel arrived. However, Riddle was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after, per the release.
Deputies arrested 46-year-old Chadrick Hunter and charged him with 2nd degree murder and felon in possession of a firearm, according to MCSO.
Officials said Riddle and Hunter were acquainted and had been spending time at the residence with several others before the shooting.
Detectives are still investigating the motive for the shooting, according to the release.
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