Crime

Bradenton man shot to death at the Hookah Lounge in Sarasota, cops say

A 33-year-old Bradenton man was shot and killed just before 4 a.m. on Saturday morning, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies have identified the victim as Morris Dewayne Shepherd.

According to the sheriff’s office, the shooting took place at the Hookah Lounge at 4034 N. Washington St.

The shooting is being called a death investigation at this time and the sheriff’s office is asking for the public’s help in determining what happened.

Detectives encourage anyone with information to call the Criminal Investigations Section at 941-861-4900 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers by calling 941-366-8477.

This story was originally published June 13, 2020 at 1:16 PM.

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Bradenton Herald
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