Bradenton Man Shot, Killed After Dispute

BRADENTON, FL — A 36-year-old Bradenton man faces second-degree murder charges after Manatee County deputies say a Saturday night dispute took a deadly turn.

According to the sheriff’s office, Roger Clinton, 40, and Tarance Gordon got into verbal dispute late Saturday night in the 600 block of 33rd Avenue East Drive. Clinton left following the dispute, an email from the sheriff’s office said, but returned a short time later.

After Clinton returned, deputies say Gordon approached Clinton with a shotgun and fired, hitting him at least once.

“The victim fell to the ground and died at the scene,” the email said.

Following the shooting, deputies say Gordon ran. A warrant was issued for his arrest shortly after the investigation began. Gordon was brought into custody around 2 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 18.

Deputies have not said what the dispute was about, but did say the two men knew each other. No further information is being released at this time.

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