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NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — All NewsAugust 19, 2026Hillsborough

Manatee County Sheriff's Office seeks suspect in stabbing of 15-year-old

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is conducting a manhunt for 34-year-old Quazone Elijawun Taylor following the stabbing of a 15-year-old boy on Tuesday afternoon. The victim sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries, and authorities are currently investigating the incident as an attempted murder.

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Why It Matters

A suspect in a violent crime remains , and local law enforcement is requesting public assistance to locate him.

Key Facts

  • A 15-year-old boy was stabbed multiple times in the upper neck and body on Tuesday afternoon.
  • The incident occurred on the 600 block of 33rd Avenue Drive East.
  • The suspect is identified as 34-year-old Quazone Elijawun Taylor.
  • The victim's injuries are serious but not expected to be life-threatening.
  • The Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident as an attempted murder.
  • The suspect fled the scene and remains at large as of Wednesday morning.
  • Law enforcement deployed SWAT and drone teams to search the area.
  • The motive for the attack is currently unknown.
  • The suspect is described as a Black man, 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing approximately 160 pounds.
  • The public is encouraged to report information to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers.

Who's Mentioned

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