Shooting at 400 BLOCK OF HIGHTOWER RD on 01/13/2026 10:38 PM
Type: Shooting
Date: 01/13/2026 10:38 PM
Description: Random Shooting. Disclaimer: This is from the Manatee County Sheriff calls for service log. Information is subject to change.
Address: 400 BLOCK OF HIGHTOWER RD, Manatee County, FL
Case Number: S2601131272
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The victim and her granddaughter had been sleeping in the same bed. The granddaughter claims she was awakened by a noise. When she got up to investigate, an unknown subject hit her in the mouth. She claims to have been knocked out and when she got up she found the victim dead. There was no forced entry into the apartment. Robbery appears to be a possible motive.Agency
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