Armed robber on the run after shooting customer several times inside Manatee County arcade: MCSO

The Brief

  • One man was shot at a Manatee County arcade early Monday morning, according to the sheriff’s office.
  • Investigators said an armed robber went into the Mega Arcade around 5:45 a.m., demanded cash and shot a customer who refused to comply.
  • Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to contact the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office at (941) 747-3011.

BRADENTON, Fla. A shooting inside a Manatee County arcade early Monday morning sent one customer to the hospital and sparked a manhunt for the suspect.

The backstory:

According to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, an unknown masked man entered Mega Arcade, located at 7321 U.S. 41 South, shortly after 5:45 a.m. on Monday and demanded cash from the customers inside.

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