Tampa Police are looking for a suspect responsible for the hit-and-run death of a man early Saturday.
Police said at 3 a. m., Omar James Jeter, 22, was first seen walking through a parking lot before crossing Hillsborough Avenue. Police said as Jeter crossed the street, several cars missed him, but about 35 seconds later, a vehicle hit him, applied brakes, and then fled.
Witnesses reported that the vehicle, a dark colored compact, was traveling west on Hillsborough Avenue when it hit Jeter and fled. Jeter was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said Jeter was not crossing in a crosswalk, and after he was hit, several cars passed by, but didn’t stop.
Detectives said the vehicle that hit Jeter has extensive front end and windshield damage.
Anyone with information is asked to call Tampa Police or Crime Stoppers.
According to his Facebook page, Jeter is a native of Clermont, Florida, and a 2008 graduate of East Ridge High School. It is also indicated he was employed by FedEx Ground.






