Photo of 'person of interest' related to fatal hit-skip of 7-year-old released

The Cleveland Division of Police Accident Investigation Unit is asking for the public's help in identifying a "person of interest" in the hit-skip that killed 7-year-old Amir Prewitt.

Authorities released this photo.

Police did not specify whether the individual is a witness or suspect or how he is related to the investigation.

On Friday evening, 7-year-old Prewitt was killed in a hit-skip in Cleveland. The vehicle allegedly involved was located Saturday afternoon unoccupied, according to Cleveland Police.

Cleveland police continue to search for the driver of a Mercedes-Benz SUV that hit a 7-year-old boy while riding a skateboard last Friday.

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Anyone with information is asked to call the Accident Investigation Unit at (216) 623-5295 or (216) 621-1234. Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County can also be contacted at (216) 252-7463.

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