Global Courant 2023-05-16 05:07:19
A convicted felon in Bradenton, Florida allegedly shot and killed a man in self-defense on Sunday after a man approached him with a machete.
Bradenton Police Department officers responded to a reported shooting at about 3:30 a.m. Sunday, and when they arrived they found a man suffering from two gunshot wounds.
Bruce Brooks booking photo (Bradenton Police)
The victim, whose name is not known to the police, was taken to a hospital in the region and later pronounced dead.
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Investigators tried to locate Bruce Brooks, 35, who fled the scene after shooting the man, though police said he was not a suspect.
Brooks, who had already been convicted of a felony, eventually contacted detectives and told them shortly before 3:30 a.m. that the 32-year-old victim had been involved in a domestic dispute outside his home.
Bradenton, Florida, police responded to a shooting Sunday morning after a convicted felon shot and killed a man in self-defense. (Bradenton Police)
Brooks said the argument later escalated until the victim yelled at neighbors before arming himself with a machete, walking into an adjoining yard and approaching Brooks.
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He said he was sleeping in the carport at the time.
When Brooks woke up to see the victim walking toward him with a machete, he shot the victim with a gun in self-defense, police said.
But because Brooks is a convicted felon, he’s not allowed to own a firearm.
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Ultimately, he was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Police said the investigation is ongoing and anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact Detective Jeff Beckley or Detective Todd Freed by calling 941-932-9300.
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Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-634-8477.
Greg Wehner is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital.
