Man arrested for murder in Bradenton overnight shooting: MCSO

A man faces a murder charge in the early morning shooting that left a 23-year-old man dead in Bradenton Sunday, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.

What we know:

MCSO says deputies responded shortly after 3:30 a.m. to a report of a shooting in the 1400 block of 34th Avenue East.

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When deputies arrived at the scene in the Samoset neighborhood, they aided the victim, identified as Rickie Riddle III, until emergency medical personnel arrived. The man was pronounced dead a short time later.

Chadrick Hunter, 46, was arrested Sunday and booked on charges of second-degree murder and felon in possession of a firearm.

Investigators say Hunter and Riddle knew each other and were hanging out at the home with several other people before the shooting.

What we don't know:

MCSO says the motive of the shooting is still under investigation.

No additional details have been released. 

The Source: Information for this story was provided by the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

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