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Police identify victim as 15-year-old found with gunshot wound in Bradenton

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BRADENTON, Fla. — Bradenton Police said they have identified a 15-year-old as the victim of a shooting on Monday evening.

On Monday, Aug. 25, around 11:30 p.m., officers responded to a shooting on the 400 block of 11th Ave East and found a gunshot victim outside a home. Officers immediately began first aid, but the victim died at the hospital early Tuesday morning.

The victim has been identified as Kayvon Dunbar, 15.

BPD detectives said the investigation is still ongoing. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Detective Brian Sands at brian.sands@bradentonpd.com or call 941-932-9300. Crimestoppers is also offering a $3,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the case.

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