Crime & Safety
Man, 20, Found Dead at Bradenton Apartment Complex Playground
Authorities are treating the case as a homicide after finding a body that had suffered trauma.
Authorities are investigating a possible homicide after a body was found at the Citrus Meadows Apartments early Wednesday morning in Bradenton.
Bradenton Police responded around 2:50 a.m. to playground area of the complex at 1525 21st St. E. and found a body that had suffered trauma, according to a news release from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.
The victim was identified as Damen Gilbert, 20, a sheriff's office spokesperson said.
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The sheriff's homicide investigation unit is looking into the case. Anyone with information is asked to call 941-747-3011, ext. 2224 or Crime Stoppers at 866-634-TIPS.
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