Bradenton Community in Mourning as Woman Killed by Stray Bullets After Grocery Run, Police Investigate Links Between Two Shootings

A 43-year-old Bradenton woman tragically lost her life after being caught in the midst of gunfire while returning home from a simple grocery run. Multiple media outlets report a sequence of two shootings within the city, with the second fatal round of bullets claiming the woman’s life. According to information obtained by

WFLA News Channel 8

, the first shooting incident was reported around 6 p.m. on 8th Avenue East, where a shooter or shooters fired at least 10 shots, resulting in damage to homes and vehicles. The motive remains uncertain.

The consecutive and perhaps connected shooting took place around 7:30 p.m. yesterday, mere blocks from the first on 15th Avenue East, where the woman—unrelated to the earlier violence—was struck by bullets that were part of over 30 rounds fired, according to reports by

WTSP

. Police have expressed confidence that the woman, fatally shot in her car as she arrived home, was not the “intended victim” and appears to have been horrifically and incidentally targeted by the shooter or shooters.

Officers arriving on scene provided emergency aid to the victim before she was rushed to a local hospital. However, the woman succumbed to her injuries overnight, leaving authorities and the community grappling with the aftermath. The Bradenton Police, in an ongoing investigation, are actively seeking information about the possible suspects and vehicles involved in the shootings. According to a statement obtained by

FOX 13 News

, anyone with any information is encouraged to reach out to Det. Brian Sands or Det. Jeff Beckley at Bradenton Police Department with any potentially valuable information.

The police department has yet to disclose further details as their investigation proceeds. They have made a public appeal for anyone who might possess knowledge that could lead to apprehending those responsible for the deadly exchange. Citizens are urged to contribute tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers, with a potential reward of up to $3,000 for information that leads to an arrest.

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