Arrest made in fatal drive-by shooting in Bradenton. The murder suspect is 15
A 15-year-old boy has arrested in the Thursday night drive-by shooting that killed a 20-year-old Bradenton man.
According to the Bradenton Police Department, Luis Montesinos, of Palmetto, was arrested without incident by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday. He has been charged with second-degree murder.
Detectives say Montesinos shot and killed Antonio Aguirre late Thursday in the 700 block of 25th Street East, Bradenton.
Police did not release any other information, other than to say the investigation is ongoing.
Family members previously told the Bradenton Herald that Aguirre was walking with other family members around 10:20 p.m. Thursday just a block from his family’s home when a vehicle passed by and two or three shots were fired from the vehicle.
The next morning, family and friends gathered around the blood-stained sidewalk where Aguirre was killed to offer prayers and console one another.
Aguirre’s sister told the Bradenton Herald that her brother was “full of life” and loved soccer and his family.
Anyone with information can contact Detective Andres Perez at 941-932-9322 or BPDTIPS@BRADENTONPD.com. You can also remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 866-634-8477.
This story was originally published March 13, 2021 at 4:33 PM.