Missing/Endangered woman may be with shooting suspect
June 6, 2023
Case #: 2023-004929
Elecia Nicole Bing, 38, was last seen leaving the Tropicana Bradenton facility on Monday night with Demetrius Tyrone Bell, 50, who is accused of shooting a co-worker at the plant. Bing is an employee of Tropicana Bradenton and was a co-worker of the victim and Bell. We are concerned for her safety.
At approximately 10:24 p.m. on Monday, June 5, 2023, Bell entered the Tropicana Bradenton plant and shot another male employee once. No other employees were injured, and it is believed the two men were involved in a dispute. The victim remains hospitalized.
It is believed that Bing left the scene with Bell, who was last seen driving a 2015 black Camaro with FL plate QUQF97.
Bing is 5'10", approximately 110 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a yellow safety shirt and blue jeans.
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 Bing or 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.
Elecia Bing, 38