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Tampa Man Named A Suspect In Massachusetts Slaying

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The Associated Press

Published: February 23, 2009

Updated: 02/23/2009 03:08 pm

Jose Collazo

HAVERHILL, Mass. - Police in Massachusetts are searching for a Tampa man they believe fatally shot a man over the weekend.

Jose Fuentes' body was found on a bed with multiple gunshot wounds in a basement apartment in Haverhill, Mass., early Saturday morning. The 27-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police are looking for 21-year-old Jose Collazo of Tampa.

The Essex County district attorney's office says Collazo has black hair and brown eyes, is 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs 137 pounds. Authorities say Collazo has teardrop tattoos under his left eye.

Police did not reveal a motive for the slaying but said it was not a random act.

It was the first homicide of the year in Haverhill, which is about 35 miles north of Boston.

Fuentes was staying at the apartment where the shooting occurred. A 20-year-old mother and her two young children also were staying at the address, according to the Essex District Attorney's Office.

Haverhill and Massachusetts State Police are asking for help in locating Collazo. Those with information into his whereabouts can call Haverhill officers (978) 373-1212 or Massachusetts police at (508) 820-2121.

Tribune reporter Josh Poltilove contributed to this report.

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