Bradenton man found safe after being reported missing and making suicidal threats
A 30-year-old Bradenton-area man was found safe on Monday after being reported missing overnight after threatening to hurt himself, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
Braxton Pierson-Bentley had last seen at about 10 p.m. Sunday walking from his home in the 5200 Block of 5th St. Cir. W. in the Bradenton area, according to the sheriff’s office. He had made threats to hurt himself and took a pellet gun with him.
Pierson-Bentley, who suffers from a mental health condition, didn’t have medications with him, the sheriff’s office said.
This story was originally published July 26, 2021 at 8:40 AM.
Jessica De Leon
Bradenton Herald