Andres Geraldo Ocampo Arrested After Fatal Shooting of Cole Decicco in Ellenton, Florida

Andres Geraldo Ocampo, 20, was arrested after a fatal shooting in Ellenton, Florida, that killed 23-year-old Cole Decicco. He faces a firearm-related manslaughter charge.

Cole Decicco Dies in Ellenton Shooting

A fatal shooting in Ellenton, Florida, has left 23-year-old Cole Decicco dead and resulted in the arrest of 20-year-old Andres Geraldo Ocampo. The incident occurred on Friday evening, November 13, in the 900 block of Central Avenue.

Deputies with the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting at approximately 8:34 p.m. When they arrived, they found Decicco dead from an apparent gunshot wound. Authorities said everyone involved remained at the scene and that no other injuries were reported.

Andres Ocampo Faces Manslaughter Charge

Following interviews and an initial review of the evidence, detectives arrested Ocampo on a charge of culpable negligence resulting in manslaughter with a firearm.

The charge does not, by itself, establish that the shooting was intentional. Under Florida law, manslaughter can involve a death caused by culpable negligence, which is a serious form of reckless conduct. The precise circumstances and evidence in this case have not been fully disclosed.

Investigators have not explained what happened immediately before the firearm was discharged or disclosed the relationship between Ocampo and Decicco. They have also not confirmed whether the shooting followed an argument or involved an accidental discharge. Those questions remain unresolved.

Search Warrant Obtained as Investigation Continues

The sheriff’s office obtained a search warrant to collect additional evidence connected to the incident. Officials have not publicly detailed what was recovered or what investigators were seeking.

The investigation remains active, and authorities have indicated that further information may be released as it becomes appropriate. For now, the arrest represents a significant development, but it does not answer all the questions surrounding Decicco’s death.

Remembering Cole Decicco

Decicco’s death has left loved ones confronting an unexpected loss. At 23, his life ended in circumstances that investigators are still working to clarify.

As the legal process moves forward, the focus remains on establishing what happened on Central Avenue that Friday night and determining the facts surrounding the fatal shooting.

Disclaimer

The reported date, location, victim’s identity and age, arrest, and charge are supported by published accounts of the sheriff’s office investigation. One report spells the suspect’s first name as “Andrews,” while another gives it as “Andres.” The supplied article uses Andres Geraldo Ocampo; the spelling should be checked against official booking or court records before publication.

Ocampo has been arrested and charged, but the allegations have not been proven in court. The available reports do not establish whether the firearm was discharged accidentally, whether there was an argument, or what led to the shooting. He is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.