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Published: September 4, 2008
Leroy Anderson Jr. was on a bicycle in Palmetto today when a man pulled up in a Chevrolet Camaro and fired four to six shots, hitting Anderson in the left leg, Manatee County deputies say.
The shooting occurred about 12:30 p.m. at 17th Street and 2nd Avenue West.
Anderson ran to the parking lot of Grovers in Palmetto, and a pedestrian in the parking lot there called 911, deputies say.
No suspects were found.
Anderson had non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Manatee Memorial Hospital, according to deputies.
Those with information can call deputies at (941) 747-3011 or Crime Stoppers at (866) 634-TIPS.
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