Bradenton, Florida, January 1, 2026 (ABC7 WWSB)
A 36-year-old man who died in a New Year’s Day shooting was killed in an act of self-defense after he confronted a couple outside their home, investigators said. The State Attorney’s Office reviewed the case and determined the homeowner’s actions were justified, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. Detectives said around 12:27 a.m. on January 1, the man, identified as Nicholas Palomo,…