Bradenton police investigate murder after dead teenager found on Palma Sola Causeway
The Bradenton Police Department is investigating after an officer found a 16-year-old who was shot to death on Palma Sola Causeway early Saturday.
Around 1 a.m., police responded to a report of gunshots in the 8600 block of Manatee Avenue West and discovered Martavious Carter, 16, deceased, according to a news release. Investigators say they believe Carter was picked up from a different part of Manatee County and “driven to a secluded area” where the shooting happened.
The investigation shut down traffic on the Manatee Avenue Bridge and Palma Sola Causeway for several hours early Saturday. The road reopened around 5:30 a.m.
The investigation is ongoing and a suspect has not been arrested, according to a news release.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Brian Sands at Brian.Sands@BradentonPD.com or (941) 932-9300. To remain anonymous and to be eligible for a cash reward, contact Manatee County Crime Stoppers at (866) 634-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.ManateeCrimeStoppers.com.
