A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting on Friday evening in Ellenton that claimed the life of a 23-year-old man, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded to reports of a shooting in the 900 block of Central Avenue at approximately 8:30 p.m. Upon arrival, they discovered 23-year-old Cole Decicco dead from an apparent gunshot wound.
According to investigators, everyone involved in the incident remained at the scene and was accounted for as deputies began their investigation. No additional injuries were reported.
Detectives subsequently developed probable cause to arrest Andres Geraldo Ocampo, 20, on a charge of culpable negligence resulting in manslaughter with a firearm.
The charge indicates that investigators believe the death resulted from negligent conduct involving a firearm. Authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances leading up to the shooting or the relationship between the individuals involved.
Investigators have obtained a search warrant to collect additional evidence as they continue examining the circumstances surrounding Decicco’s death.
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office has not announced any additional arrests in connection with the incident.
The investigation remains ongoing.
