6-5-2023 shooting investigation, Tropicana Bradenton plant
June 6, 2023
Case #: 2023-004929
Bradenton Police Department detectives are actively looking for a suspect involved in a shooting that occurred on Monday, June 5, 2023, at the Tropicana Bradenton plant, 9th St. E., Bradenton.
At approximately 10:24 p.m. an employee, identified as Demetrius Tyrone Bell, 50, entered the plant and shot another male employee once. Bell then left the plant in a 2015 black Camaro LS with black rims and Florida license plate QUQF97.
The victim was transported as a trauma alert to an area hospital for treatment and is in stable condition. No other employees were injured, and it is believed the two men were involved in a dispute. Warrants have been issued for Bell, who faces charges of aggravated battery with a firearm and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Anyone with information on Bell’s whereabouts is asked to contact Detective Jeff Beckley at 941-932-9356 or jeff.beckley@bradentonpd.com. You can also contact the Bradenton Police Department at 941-932-9300.
To remain anonymous and eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000, call Crime Stoppers (toll-free) at 1-866-634-8477 (TIPS) or send an anonymous E-Tip through manateecrimestoppers.com.
Demetrius Tyrone Bell, DOB 04/16/1973