Palmetto PD investigates deadly shooting, surveillance photos released

PALMETTO, Fla. - The Palmetto Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting.

It happened outside a Citgo gas station located in the 200 block of 10th Street West around 6:30 p.m. Friday.

According to police, 25-year-old Jesse Schwartzman of Ellenton was shot as he drove eastbound on 10th Street West, just after leaving the gas station.

Preliminary reports indicate that a pick-up truck pulled up next to Schwartzman's vehicle and one of the occupants shot him.  The victim then drove off the road and crashed into a concrete barrier near one of the gas pumps, according to detectives.

The victim reportedly had a passenger in his vehicle that was unharmed, and fled the scene after the shooting and crash.  He is described as a black male with a medium build, approximately 5'10", with short hair and wearing tan cargo shorts.

Description of the suspect vehicle:

• Black/dark blue full size pick-up truck with four doors, possibly a Nissan or Dodge
• Chrome bumpers and chrome rims
• Suspects described as two black males

Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact Detective Chad Oyler at 941-723-4587 x6140 or Manatee County Crime Stoppers at 1-866-634-8477. Police are especially interested in information concerning the shooters, their vehicle, or the passenger in the victim's car. Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward. The Palmetto CRA will also match any Manatee County Crime Stoppers Reward.