BRADENTON – The Bradenton Police Department (BPD) and the Manatee County Homicide Task Force are investigating the shooting death of a teenager near the Palma Sola Causeway early Saturday morning.
According to a press release from BPD, shortly after 1 a.m., a Bradenton Police Department officer responded to a report of gunshots in the 8600 block of Manatee Avenue West. The officer located the body of 16-year-old Martavious Carter.
Detectives believe Carter was picked up at another Manatee County location and driven to a secluded area of the causeway where the crime occurred.
During the police investigation, the causeway and Manatee Bridge were closed until 5:30 a.m. Detectives say this is an isolated incident.
The investigation is ongoing and police are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Brian Sands at brian.sands@bradentonpd.com or 941-932-9300. Callers may remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward by contacting Manatee Crime Stoppers at 866-634-8477 (TIPS) or online at ManateeCrimeStoppers.com.
