Woman Dies After Bradenton Shooting

BRADENTON, FL — A 44-year-old woman found outside a Bradenton home Sunday morning suffering from a gunshot wound has died.

According to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, deputies went to a home in the 5800 block of 11th Street East around 6:41 a.m. in reference to a shooting call. When they arrived, they found Earnestine M. Gardner outside on the home.

Gardner was taken to Blake Hospital in stable condition initially. Deputies later reported that she took a turn for the worse and succumbed to her injuries.

A witness told deputies an argument occurred at the home before the shooting. No suspect, however, has been named.

Deputies are asking anyone with information in the case to call them at 941-747-3011. Tips may also be submitted through Crime Stoppers by calling 866-634-TIPS.

No further information is being released at this time.

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