Crime & Safety
24-Year-Old Found Shot To Death In Bradenton
A 24-year-old Bradenton man was found shot to death early Monday morning.

BRADENTON, FL -- A 24-year-old Bradenton man was found shot to death early Monday morning as police said they were trying to determine if two other shootings were related.
The body of Joshua Gonzelez was found around midnight in the 2100 block of 7th Avenue East, according to the Bradenton Police Department.
"While conducting the investigation, two other victims with injuries consistent to Gonzelez’ have been found," said police. "Detectives are currently working to determine if these cases are related."
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Detectives are treating the investigation into Joshua Gonzelez’s death as a homicide.
To report a tip, call Detective James Curulla at (941) 932-9311. You can also email the tip to CRIMETIPS@CITYOFBRADENTON.COM. Alternatively, call Crime Stoppers at 866-634-8477 (TIPS) or send an anonymous E-Tip by visiting www.manateecrimestoppers.com.
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