Malik Gore-Bell was 20 when he was found with multiple gunshot wounds in a residential area of Bradenton, Florida, on February 21, 2018. Known to family and friends as Moosha, he was described as a loving son, brother, and father. Emergency responders attempted to save him but he succumbed to his injuries and the death was classified as a homicide.

Police say Malik was involved in an altercation earlier that evening that escalated into the shooting. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots and seeing a vehicle speed away from the scene. Several suspects were identified in the investigation, but no arrests were announced at the time. Investigators reported challenges from a lack of concrete evidence and witnesses who were reluctant to cooperate; the department continued to seek information and periodically re-examined leads.

If anyone knew Malik, witnessed the shooting, or saw a vehicle leaving that neighborhood on February 21, 2018, please contact the Bradenton Police Department with information.