BRADENTON, Fla. A report claiming that a shooting in Bradenton left two people dead is circulating, but the alleged incident could not be independently confirmed through the latest local crime coverage and law-enforcement information reviewed on September 23, 2026.
At the time of publication, there were no confirmed details establishing the identities of two alleged victims, the exact location of the reported shooting, the circumstances surrounding the incident, or whether a suspect had been arrested.
What Is Confirmed in Bradenton
A separate homicide investigation is underway following the discovery of a woman found dead in Bradenton on September 18.
According to authorities, Manatee County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 5100 block of 14th Street West at approximately 11:15 p.m. after receiving a call. Deputies found a woman deceased outside the location with indications that her death was a homicide.
A 64-year-old man, Rodney Booth, was later arrested after detectives developed probable cause to charge him with murder.
The victim’s identity had not been released in the information available at the time of the report.
That confirmed homicide investigation is separate from the circulating claim that two people were killed in a shooting in Bradenton on September 23.
Bradenton Shooting Claim Has Not Been Confirmed
The information currently available does not establish that a new shooting involving two fatalities occurred in Bradenton on September 23.
There are also no independently confirmed details identifying the alleged victims or providing information about a possible shooter, suspect, motive, arrest or specific crime scene.
Because breaking crime reports can change quickly, information circulating online should be treated cautiously until it is supported by law enforcement or reliable local reporting.
What Residents Should Know
The Bradenton Police Department lists 911 for emergencies and 941-932-9300 for non-emergency calls.
Residents seeking information about an active incident should rely on announcements from local law-enforcement agencies and established local news organizations rather than sharing unverified claims.
If authorities later confirm that a shooting occurred, additional details such as the number of victims, their identities, the location and any arrests may become available.
Bradenton Shooting Report: Key Details
| Detail | Current status |
|---|---|
| Reported incident | Bradenton shooting allegedly involving two deaths |
| Date reviewed | September 23, 2026 |
| Two deaths confirmed? | Not independently confirmed |
| Victim identities | Not available |
| Exact location | Not confirmed |
| Suspect/arrest information | Not confirmed |
| Motive | Not established |
| Confirmed recent Bradenton homicide | Separate September 18 case |
| Current status | Verification pending |
Disclaimer
This report is based on information available at the time of publication. The claim that two people were killed in a new Bradenton shooting on September 23, 2026, had not been independently confirmed through the law-enforcement and local-news information reviewed. Readers should await official confirmation before treating the reported fatalities, identities, location or other details as established facts.