Rewards increase for arrest in teen’s murder

The total amount of rewards for the arrest of Da’Quan Gaskin is now up to $8,000.

The Gold Star Club of Manatee County put up a $5,000 reward on top of Crime Stoppers’ $3,000 for information that will lead to Gaskin’s arrest, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.

Gaskin is an 18-year-old Palmetto High senior who is wanted by the sheriff’s office for the Oct. 2 fatal shooting of 18-year-old Alexander Anderson.

He is described as having short hair, a thin build, pierced nose and being 5-feet 10-inches.

Anyone with information can contact the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office at 941-747-3011 ext. 2519 or Crime Stoppers at 866-634-8477.

This story was originally published October 25, 2016 at 11:03 AM with the headline "Rewards increase for arrest in teen’s murder."