Man Shot to Death Outside of His East Bradenton House

A 43-year-old man was shot and killed overnight outside of his house in the 5700 block of Seventh Street East, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office reported.

Roman Hall was shot at 12:30 a.m. and died in his yard, according to a sheriff's report. A witness heard a gunshot nearby and stepped outside to see what was going on. The witness saw a man wearing a long black shirt with white lettering and blue shorts running through the victim’s back yard toward the alley. The man was also described as having a "medium size afro."

The witness then noticed Hall lying on the ground outside his back door.

Deputies responded and performed CPR until Emergency Medical Services arrived and pronounced him dead at 12:48 a.m.

According to the sheriff's report, there was "evidence of drug dealing" inside the house, but deputies have not yet determined a motive in the shooting. 

The sheriff's office is asking anyone with information to call 941-747-3011 or Crime Stoppers at 866-634-TIPS.