Bradenton Man Charged in September Double Murder
Jakourtney Johnson faces murder charges for the deaths of Antonio Rosario and Willie Stubbs Jr. following an incident in Bradenton.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Violence
Jakourtney Johnson, 34, was charged with two counts of second-degree murder following a Sept. 22 shooting in Bradenton. Authorities allege Johnson opened fire from an SUV at Antonio Rosario, 30, and Willie Stubbs Jr., 43, during a dispute over drug activity.
Why it matters
The investigation highlights ongoing efforts to address violent crime linked to illicit drug disputes in local neighborhoods. Authorities are moving forward with legal proceedings while the suspect remains in custody.
Jakourtney Johnson faces two counts of second-degree murder and remains in custody without bond following a court order by Judge D. Ryan Felix. The defendant also faces separate pending charges for trafficking in methamphetamine and selling fentanyl.
The players
Jakourtney Johnson
He is a 34-year-old man currently in custody on charges related to the deaths of two individuals and separate drug offenses.
Antonio Rosario
The 30-year-old victim was killed in the shooting on 12th Avenue East.
Willie Stubbs Jr.
The 43-year-old victim was killed during the same incident in September.
D. Ryan Felix
He is the judge who presided over the bond hearing and ordered that the suspect be held without bail.
The details
Witness testimony indicates Johnson fired multiple shots at the two victims from an SUV in the 400 block of 12th Avenue East. Despite Johnson denying involvement to police, witnesses claim he stood over Rosario to fire additional shots after the victim fell.
Timeline
Sept. 22, 2026: Antonio Rosario and Willie Stubbs Jr. were fatally shot.
Sept. 26, 2026: Police arrested Jakourtney Johnson in Palmetto.
Oct. 9, 2026: A judge denied bond for Jakourtney Johnson.
Nov. 13, 2026: Jakourtney Johnson is scheduled for arraignment.
Legal Context
This case follows a pattern of local violence where interpersonal disputes over drug activity escalate into fatal outcomes. Prosecutors are leveraging both murder charges and concurrent drug trafficking allegations to handle the case within the local justice system.
The arrest and subsequent court proceedings provide clarity regarding the safety of the neighborhood surrounding the 400 block of 12th Avenue East. Residents can monitor the upcoming arraignment for further developments regarding the legal process.
The takeaway
The resolution of this case will depend on the upcoming court proceedings and the presentation of witness testimony. Residents are encouraged to remain aware of local safety updates as the legal process unfolds.
What happens next
Jakourtney Johnson is set to appear for an arraignment on Nov. 13, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on public safety in the region, visit Bradenton Violence.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Bradenton Herald.
