The MPs say that WFTV was examined in Wildwood

Sumter County, Florida – the MPs examine a murder in Wildwood and are looking for a suspect that was recently seen near the scene.

The sheriff's office said that the MPs are located in the area of ​​South Us 301 and County Road 673 south of Bushnell.

The Sheriff office of the Sumter County said that they support the Wildwood Police Department in a murder examination that took place near High Street in the city of Wildwood.

According to a social media post, a warning detector found a car after a “viewpoint” was issued and carried out a vehicle stop.

The MPs said they found a deceased man in the car.

In addition, the MPs said that they searched the area for a black man who recently ran in the forests near the scene of the traffic stop.

The Sheriff's office has explained that the man's participation in the murder examination is currently unknown.

The MPs said that when you see the man, please do not contact him and call 911 immediately.

Anyone who is information about the murder is asked to contact 1-800-423 tips.

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