Suncoast: Mario Roberto Alba-Reyes was convicted after jury trial of Murder In The Second Degree with a Firearm
Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC
State Attorney Ed Brodsky
State Attorney Ed Brodsky announced today that Mario Roberto Alba-Reyes was convicted after jury trial of Murder In The Second Degree with a Firearm. The crime was committed on 10/29/2022 and investigated by the Bradenton Police Department and members of the Manatee County Homicide Investigative Unit. The trial was held at the Manatee County Judicial Center March 31, 2025 though April 2, 2025.
The crimes carry a maximum possible sentence of LIFE in prison.
The minimum mandatory sentence is 25 years in prison pursuant to Florida’s 10/20/LIFE firearm enhancement statute.
Sentencing has not yet been scheduled.
On October 29, 2022, the victim Domingo Mendez became involved in an argument with the defendant in the parking lot of La Barkania bar in Bradenton. During the argument, the defendant retrieved a .380 handgun from his SUV and subsequently shot Domingo Mendez in the head which caused his death. The defendant fled in his SUV, striking a stop sign along the way. Evidence obtained from the crash, as well as from witnesses on scene, led to the shooter being identified as Mario Roberto Alba-Reyes.
The lead prosecutor in the case, Assistant State Attorney Dickey Hough, commented, “thanks to a witness’s presence of mind to capture what turned out to be extremely valuable evidence of the defendant’s SUV as it left the scene of the shooting, and the quick response by law enforcement to identify the individual responsible, justice will be served on Mario Alba-Reyes for the murder of Domingo Mendez. “
If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact Assistant State Attorney Dickey Hough in the Manatee County State Attorney’s office at 941-747-3077.