Homicide Investigation with Arrest in Ellenton

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office reports an ongoing investigation into a fatal shooting taking place Friday evening.At around 8:30 p.m. on Central Avenue in Ellenton, FL, deputies responded to a reported shooting. Upon arrival, they found 23-year-old Cole Decicco dead from an apparent gunshot wound.Following interviews with detectives, the main suspect is 20-year-old Andrews Geraldo Ocampo on a charge of “Culpable Negligence Resulting in Manslaughter (with a firearm).”

The Details

According to the Florida Bar, the charge boils down to a reckless disregard for human life and is a second-degree felony.Reports indicate that all others involved in the incident remained on scene and no other injuries were reported.The MSCSO obtained a search warrant for the property to gather additional evidence; this remains an active investigation.