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Man critically injured in argument-turned-shooting in Bradenton apartment: deputies

Jahmari Mays, charged with attempted murder (Credit: Manatee County Sheriff's Office)

BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA) — The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man in a Bradenton shooting investigation Thursday evening.

Deputies said they responded to a shooting call at an apartment on 19th Street East at around 6:44 p.m.

According to authorities, Jahmari Mays, 20, got into an argument with a 23-year-old man that escalated when Mays shot the other man multiple times.

The victim was taken to Blake Hospital in critical condition.

Deputies said Mays was arrested on a charge of attempted murder. However, the investigation is still active.