A 20-year-old man has been arrested after a shooting left a 23-year-old man dead Friday night in Ellenton, Florida. Andres Geraldo Ocampo is facing a charge of culpable negligence resulting in manslaughter with a firearm following the deadly incident, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
The shooting happened at approximately 8:34 p.m. November 13 in the 900 block of Central Avenue. Deputies responding to the scene found 23-year-old Cole Decicco dead from a gunshot wound.
What happened before the shooting remains unclear. Investigators have not explained what led to the gunfire or disclosed the relationship between Ocampo and Decicco. Those details remain among the unanswered questions in the case.
According to authorities, everyone involved remained at the scene after the shooting. Detectives began gathering evidence and investigating the circumstances surrounding the death. Their initial findings eventually led them to determine there was probable cause to arrest Ocampo.
Ocampo was charged with culpable negligence resulting in manslaughter with a firearm. The charge concerns alleged conduct involving a reckless disregard for human life that results in someone’s death. It is important to note that the charge does not automatically mean the shooting was intentional. Ocampo remains accused, and the allegations have yet to be established in court.
The investigation did not end with the arrest. Detectives obtained a search warrant to collect additional evidence that could help explain what happened that night. However, the sheriff’s office has not disclosed what investigators intended to find or provided details about the results of the search.
The absence of a clear account of what happened before the shooting leaves several major questions surrounding the case. Authorities have not said whether the shooting followed an argument, whether the firearm was discharged accidentally, or what circumstances led to the fatal gunshot.
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that the investigation remains active. Officials say further information will be released when appropriate, but they have not provided a timeline for additional updates.
With Decicco dead and Ocampo facing a serious criminal charge, investigators are continuing their work to establish exactly how the shooting happened. Until more details emerge, the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident remain largely unknown.