The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide from Friday night. 

  • Manatee sheriff's office investigates homicide in Palmetto
  • Robert Brewer, 21, was shot to death Friday night

Around 7:45 p.m. Friday, deputies responded to a shooting at a home on 1st Avenue E., in Palmetto. 

When deputies arrived they discovered Robert Brewer, 21, suffering from a gun shot wound. Deputies said he was pronounced dead a few minutes later. 

Officials said detectives are interviewing possible witnesses to determine what happened. 

Anyone with information is asked to call the MCSO at 941-747-3011 or Crime Stoppers at 866-634-TIPS.