COPS have launched an urgent manhunt for a hit-and-run suspect after a 12-year-old boy was killed.
Dolars Aleksanders, 21, fled the scene of the horror on Friday after he allegedly mowed down Keaton Slater on Radford Road, Coventry.
Dolars Aleksanders, 21, fled the scene of the horror
Keaton Slater, 12, was mowed down by a BMW driver on Friday
Keaton was pronounced dead at the scene
Tragic Keaton was making his way home from school around 4.30pm when Aleksanders is said to have struck him down with his black BMW.
Officers seized an abandoned BMW involved in the crash at the time but efforts to find the suspect are still ongoing.
Aleksanders is wanted on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
West Midlands Police is now urging anyone who sees Aleksanders not to approach him – but to call 999 immediately.
One person handed themselves in at a police station on Saturday where he was questioned before being released under investigation.
It comes after the force appealed for the driver, or anyone else who was in the car, to come forward.
Terror broke out on the busy road shortly after the fatal crash on Friday afternoon.
Despite the best efforts of paramedics, young Coventry City FC fan Keaton died at the scene.
Tributes have since poured in for the “amazing” boy.
Older brother Josh Slater vowed to get justice for his “baby brother”.
He said: “RIP baby brother. You was the best uncle to my little Theo.
“And an amazing little brother to me. We will get you the Justice you deserve.
“Fly high and ill see you on the other side little brother. We loved you so much and we are all heartbroken.”
In a tribute the boy’s family said: “We all will miss our fun-loving little comedian, he just wanted to make everyone laugh and smile.
“He was so beautiful inside and outside, our baby and little brother. Life can be so horrible.”
Sgt Rich Evans has urged for those involved to “do the right thing” as support is offered to Keaton’s family.
He said: “A family has lost a 12-year-old boy in an appalling incident and our thoughts remain with them.
“We are offering them support at this most dreadful of times, and we’re keeping them informed as our work to trace those responsible goes on.
“We’d like to thank all those people who have already contacted us with information and our enquiries are progressing.
“But we’d again appeal for those involved, or anyone who knows them, to search their consciences, do the right thing, and tell us what you know.”
Anyone who sees Aleksanders should call 999 immediately, quoting log 3407 of June 14.
Cops are also appealing for anyone who has dashcam or doorbell camera footage, or CCTV to come forward.