BRADENTON, FL — Investigators are looking for a missing, endangered woman last seen with the suspect of Monday night’s Tropicana plant shooting, according to a Bradenton Police Department news release.
Elecia Nicole Bing, 38, left the facility on 9th Street E. in Bradenton with Demetrius Bell, 50, after he shot a coworker around 10:30 p.m. She also works at the plant.
“We are concerned for her safety,” police said.
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Bing stands 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighs about 110 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a yellow safety shirt and blue jeans.
When they left the plant, Bell was driving a 2015 black Camaro with a Florida license plate that read QUQF97.
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Warrants have been issued for Bell, who faces charges of aggravated battery with a firearm and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Anyone with information on Bell’s whereabouts is asked to contact Detective Jeff Beckley at 941-932-9356 or jeff.beckley@bradentonpd.com. Tips can also be submitted to the Bradenton Police Department at 941-932-9300.
To remain anonymous and eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000, call Crime Stoppers 866-634-8477 or send an anonymous tip through manateecrimestoppers.com.
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