Plant City Observer

Breaking News: Suspect identified in Tuesday shooting

Derrick Leon is believed to be heading into Polk County in a white Dodge Caravan, police said.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has identified Derrick Lee Leon as a suspect in the Tuesday shooting of Plant City man near Wilder Road.

According to HCSO, Leon is traveling in a white 2001 Dodge Caravan, license plate number HSP E15 and could be headed toward Polk County.

Leon, also known as Negron or Negro, is believed to have fired a gun into a mobile home at 2704 Quail Oaks Drive Tuesday morning, striking Martin Estrada and causing serious injuries. Estrada, 53, was transported Tuesday to Lakeland Regional Health where he remains in critical condition.

HCSO asks anyone with information on the suspect to call them at (813) 247-8200 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-8477 . Anonymous reports can be left online at www.crimestopperstb.com. Callers to crime stoppers could be eligible for a cash reward. 

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