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HCSO Searching for Homicide Suspect

For Immediate Release : Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office
Release Number: 22-117
Date
Sunday August 14, 2022 1:45 AM
Location
7400 block of Mohawk Avenue Tampa, Florida
HCSO Searching for Homicide Suspect

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is searching for a homicide suspect in Tampa.

On Sunday, August 14, 2022, at approximately 1:45 a.m. a homicide occurred in the 7400 block of Mohawk Ave. HCSO deputies responded to the area and discovered an adult male deceased, with upper body trauma. 

Through investigative means, detectives determined that Willie Frank Hunter, 43, a homeless man, is a suspect connected to this homicide. He is wanted for First Degree Premeditated Murder and Felon in Possession of a Firearm.

"Hunter should be considered armed and dangerous," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "Our detectives are working tirelessly to find him, but if anyone comes in contact with him first, please use caution and contact us immediately."

If you have any information on Hunter's whereabouts, please call the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office at (813) 247-8200. 

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