Bradenton, Florida – A tragic triple homicide shook the community on Monday night as authorities investigate the killing of three women, one of whom was the suspect’s mother. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting at a Motel 6 in Bradenton, where the first victim, a 48-year-old woman, was found fatally shot.
Deputies were informed that Javontee Brice, 28, allegedly shot his mother at the motel before fleeing the scene. Shortly after, another shooting took place in Palmetto, where a 29-year-old woman was shot while sitting in a parked SUV. Despite life-saving efforts, the victim succumbed to her injuries.
As authorities delved into the investigations at hand, a third shooting was reported in Bradenton, resulting in the death of another woman. A statewide alert was issued for Brice, who was traced to Hamilton County near the state line. In a tragic turn of events, Brice engaged with deputies, prompting them to use lethal force.
The unsettling incident led detectives to uncover Brice’s intentions of traveling to Georgia with plans to harm another individual. The series of events have left the community reeling as authorities continue to piece together the tragic sequence of events. The profound impact of such senseless violence reverberates through those affected as the investigations unfold.