Three teenagers apprehended in gunfire that resulted in the death of a 15-year-old during a failed robbery in Bradenton

BRADENTON, Fla. – Authorities have arrested three teenagers more than two weeks following the tragic shooting death of a 15-year-old boy in Bradenton.

The backstory:

The Bradenton Police Department reported that Kayvon Dunbar was found fatally shot in the 400 block of 11th Ave. E on the evening of August 25.

According to police investigations, Dunbar was involved in a robbery attempt alongside 18-year-old Jeremiah Lilly, 17-year-old Zyquan Kit, and 15-year-old Star Stewart, who were planning to rob Kit’s drug dealer while attempting to distract him.

The drug dealer, noticing the teenagers approaching while masked and armed with two guns, fired in self-defense, leading to a confrontation where one of the suspects returned fire, resulting in Dunbar’s death.

The BPD has indicated that Lilly, Kit, and Stewart are facing felony murder charges due to their involvement in a felony at the time of Dunbar’s fatal shooting.

What’s next:

The decision on whether to charge the two juvenile suspects as adults now lies with the State Attorney’s Office.

Key Information

• Incident: Fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy, Kayvon Dunbar.
• Date of Incident: August 25
• Location: 400 block of 11th Ave. E, Bradenton, Fla.
• Arrests Made: Three teenagers (Jeremiah Lilly, Zyquan Kit, Star Stewart).
• Charges: Felony murder charges against the suspects.
• Next Steps: Decision on charging juveniles as adults pending with the State Attorney’s Office.