ARCADIA — Authorities are on the lookout for a suspect in a Hardee County homicide.
The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office posted online Friday about the search.
Matthew Scott Flores is a suspect in a Wauchula homicide.
Wauchula Police Department stated that they believe Flores shot a man several times Tuesday in that city. The victim man was pronounced dead a short time later.
As part of the investigation, the DCSO Dive Team was sent to help search for the suspected firearm used in the homicide at a pond in Hardee County.
Pictures of DeSoto County deputies scouring the pond were also posted to social media.
“Our detectives followed up on information leads in DeSoto County as well,” the DCSO post read.
According to authorities, Flores was last seen driving a Nissan Altima with Florida license plate tag JTHQ77. There is an active warrant for his arrest.
Members of the public with information on Flores’ whereabouts are asked to contact DCSO through through tip line at 1-800-780-TIPS.
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