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Police continue to hunt for suspect in Ruskin shooting

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Police continue to search for Ruskin gunman


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Posted: 11/26/2010

RUSKIN, Fla. - Homicide detectives have been working around the clock in identifying and apprehending the man who shot and killed two brothers and wounded four others Thanksgiving morning in Ruskin .

Witnesses have described the suspect as a white male 30-40 years of age, short dark brown or black bushy hair. He was last seen wearing a black tee-shirt with a "sheriff" logo on the front and "security" written on the back.

The tee-shirt the suspect was wearing appeared to be a common type t-shirt sold to the public with generic law enforcement markings. There were no additional marking indicating any affiliations with any specific law enforcement agency.

The suspect fled the scene in a newer model green mini van with dark tinted windows. This man is considered armed and extremely dangerous.

Richard Cantu, 31, who was shot in the head and taken to Tampa General, remains in extremely critical condition, the 3 other victims are still hospitalized in stable condition.

Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the shooting suspect.

Anyone with any information regarding the identity or whereabouts of the suspect in this case and who wants to be eligible for the cash reward is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS or go online to report anonymously at www.crimestopperstb.com .

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