Police arrest 28-year-old suspect in connection with East Bradenton shooting
A 28-year-old man has been charged as the gunman in a non-fatal shooting that occurred Monday afternoon.
The Bradenton Police Department arrested Trayon Maurice Carnes, who is accused of shooting a victim in the thigh in the 1500 block of 14th Avenue East, on Friday, according to a news release. The male victim received treatment for his injury at a local hospital.
Carnes is charged with aggravated battery with a firearm and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He previously served three years in prison after he was convicted on charges of selling cocaine and fleeing from a police a law enforcement officer.
Anyone with information regarding Monday’s shooting is urged to contact Detective William Mulligan at (941) 932-9313 or by emailing BPDTIPS@BradentonPD.com. To remain anonymous and become eligible for a $3,000 reward, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-634-8477 (TIPS) or send a tip online at www.ManateeCrimeStoppers.com.
This story was originally published January 15, 2021 at 7:30 PM.
