And in an update on the first murder in the city yesterday - police are seeking one suspect and have other persons detained. 34 year old Carlton Moreira was killed through an alley in the Mayflower and Lakeview Street area - where he lived.
Police believe that the suspect comes form that same area which is a gang stronghold - and they have also heard that he was killed in connection with some big Boledo winnings:...
ASP Alejandro Cowo
"What we have learned so far from family members is that yes, he had won some money and he had some money on him, and we suspected that the reason for his being shot is because they wanted the money from him."
Reporter
"Was anything stolen from him in regards to his wallet or anything personal?"
ASP Alejandro Cowo
"As this moment, we spoke to the family in regard to any possibilities of him having any property at the time of his shooting, but up to now we haven't gotten that response. So far the investigation has pointed out to a male person by the name of Jordan Burns who police is looking for at this moment."
Reporter
"He is a person of interest?"
ASP Alejandro Cowo
"Yes."
Reporter
"Are you able to say what neighborhood he is from? If he is from a neighborhood a rival group."
ASP Alejandro Cowo
"He lives in the immediate vicinity there."
Jordan Burns is 18 years old.
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