Three women were killed in a triple shooting in Florida’s Manatee County, including the gunman’s mother. The suspect, Javontee Brice, was shot and killed by authorities after a standoff. It was revealed that he was planning to carry out a fourth shooting in Georgia. The incidents occurred in various locations, including a Motel 6 in Bradenton and a street in Palmetto, where he shot and killed a 29-year-old woman in her car. In another attack in Bradentown, Brice shot a woman before fleeing the scene. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office issued a statewide BOLO for Brice’s vehicle, leading to his confrontation with Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputies.
After firing upon deputies in Hamilton County, Brice was shot and killed. Prior to that, he had been involved in a series of shootings, leaving three women dead. Witnesses identified Brice as the shooter in all three incidents. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office determined that Brice was planning to kill a fourth person in Georgia before being stopped by authorities. The shootings took place in various locations in Manatee County, including a motel and residential areas. The incidents left the community in shock and mourning for the victims.
The first shooting took place at a Motel 6 in Bradenton, where a 48-year-old woman was found dead from a gunshot wound. Witnesses reported that Brice had shot his mother before fleeing the scene. In Palmetto, another shooting occurred on a street where a 29-year-old woman was killed in her car. Brice was identified as the shooter once again. In a third incident in Bradentown, a woman was shot by Brice before he fled the area. The woman later died at a local hospital. The series of shootings left the community reeling from the violence and loss of life.
Authorities worked together to track down Brice near the state line in Hamilton County after the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office issued a BOLO for his vehicle. It was discovered that Brice was on his way to Georgia to carry out a fourth shooting before he was stopped by police. The collaboration among law enforcement agencies led to the confrontation with Brice in Hamilton County, where he was shot and killed in a standoff. The swift action of authorities prevented further bloodshed and potential loss of life in Georgia.
The motive behind Brice’s shooting spree remains unclear, leaving the community and authorities searching for answers. The senseless violence that resulted in the deaths of three women has left a lasting impact on their loved ones and the community as a whole. The swift response of law enforcement in apprehending Brice before he could carry out a fourth shooting in Georgia likely saved lives and prevented further tragedy. The victims will be remembered and mourned as the community grapples with the aftermath of the tragic events that unfolded in Manatee County.
