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NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — All NewsAugust 24, 2026Hillsborough

Manatee County Sheriff's Office arrests Quazone Taylor for attempted murder of teenager

Quazone Taylor, 34, was arrested and charged with attempted murder following the stabbing of a 15-year-old boy in the West Samoset neighborhood. The incident occurred on August 18, and the suspect was taken into custody nearly a week later.

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Why It Matters

A local resident was seriously injured in a violent crime, and the suspect is now in custody awaiting legal proceedings in the Manatee County justice system.

Key Facts

  • Quazone Taylor, 34, was arrested and charged with attempted murder.
  • The victim is a 15-year-old boy who suffered serious, non-life-threatening injuries.
  • The stabbing occurred on August 18 shortly before 3 p.m.
  • The incident took place in the 600 block of 33rd Avenue Drive East in the West Samoset neighborhood.
  • The victim sustained multiple stab wounds to the upper neck and body.
  • The suspect fled the scene immediately after the attack, triggering a search involving SWAT and drone teams.
  • The suspect was booked into the Manatee County Jail.
  • Investigators have not disclosed a motive for the stabbing.

Who's Mentioned

locationWest Samoset“Neighborhood where the stabbing occurred”other15“Age of the victim”personQuazone Taylor“Suspect arrested for attempted murder”location33rd Avenue Drive East“Specific street location of the incident”organizationManatee County Sheriff's Office“Law enforcement agency handling the investigation and arrest”other34“Age of the suspect”other600“Block number of the incident”