Bradenton Shooting Report: Two People Killed in 12th Avenue East Shooting

Bradenton, Florida — Two people were killed in a shooting in Bradenton on Tuesday evening, September 22, according to the Bradenton Police Department.

Police said officers responded at approximately 6:20 p.m. to the 400 block of 12th Avenue East, where they found two people suffering from gunshot wounds. One victim was pronounced dead at the scene, while the second victim was transported to a hospital and later died from their injuries.

Authorities later identified the victims as Antonio Rosario, 30, and Willie Stubbs, 43. Police have not released further information about their relationship to one another or what may have led to the shooting.

The investigation remained active following the shooting, with 12th Avenue East closed near Third Street East while detectives worked at the scene. Investigators were speaking with witnesses and pursuing leads as they sought to establish the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

As of the latest reports, police had not announced a suspect or disclosed a possible motive. Authorities asked anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Bradenton Police Department at 941-932-9300 or call 911.

The incident was initially described in some online reports as an unconfirmed claim of two deaths. However, that characterization is no longer accurate: local reporting citing Bradenton police confirms that both shooting victims died.

Further details are expected as the investigation continues.