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BPD arrests Palmetto teen for Thursday night’s homicide

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BRADENTON (WSNN) – Two drive-by shootings on back to back days in one Bradenton neighborhood lead to an arrest of a Palmetto teen.

Bradenton police identified the suspect in Thursday night’s homicide as 15-year-old Luis Montesinos.

Detectives say Montesinos shot and killed victim Antonio Aguirre in the 700 block of 25th st east.

Thursday, detectives found Montesinos at a residence in unincorporated manatee county and taken into custody without incident.

He was arrested for 2nd-degree murder.

Following Thursday’s shooting, more shots were fired, Friday night, during the vigil of Aguirre.

The investigation is ongoing. If you have any information, call Bradenton police or remain anonymous and call crime stoppers.