Today at the police press briefing, ASP Alejandro Cowo confirmed that the motive in Wade's murder was robbery. Here is the official police report.
ASP Alejandro Cowo- OC CIB
"Last night just before 9 pm police responded to a shooting incident at 17 miles on the George Price highway, where upon arrival at the Kite Shop they observed the motionless body of Mr. Carlton Wade, 63 years old, inside of his shop. What police gathered so far is that Mr. Wade was along with family members inside of the shop when two young male persons entered the shop and demanded that he hand over the cash that he had. Mr. Wade, according to information that we received, believed that they were playing and as a result the person who had the firearm, one of them fired the shots at Mr. Wade causing his fatal injuries."
Reporter
"How many shots were fired, sir?"
ASP Alejandro Cowo
"I cannot tell you but he received several apparent gun shot wounds. At this moment, I know that a minor is detained and he is presently being interviewed in regard to this same murder investigation."
Reporter
"Robbery?"
ASP Alejandro Cowo
"Yes, we believe it was robbery."
Reporter
"He is well known in the community. He is not known to police to be involved in anything, right?"
ASP Alejandro Cowo
"I also know that police found a toy gun on the scene that was apparently being utilized by one of the suspects."
As you heard, police have detained a minor in connection with this murder.
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