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Last night we told you that 30-year-old Kurtis James Campbell had been shot to the back by someone he knows. 

Tonight police have arrested and charged 19-year-old Allister Reyes with one count of attempted murder and one count of grievous harm. 

Superintendent Alejandro Cowo told us what police believe motivated the shooting. 

Alejandro Cowo - Supt. OC, CIB
"On Tuesday just about 8:30 pm Mr Kurtis James Campbell 30 years of age was riding his bicycle on South Creek and whilst approaching the corner of South Creek and Seoul street he was approached from behind by a person on a motorcycle. The person on the motorcycle came off of the motorcycle and fired several shots at Mr Campbell causing injuries to him. He was admitted to the hospital and he was discharged the following day. As a result police conducted an investigation where Allister Reyes, 19 years of age, was detained and subsequently he was charged yesterday for one count of attempted murder, one count of, and grievous harm."

Reporter
"Has there been any information as to regards to what may have precipitated this attempted murder?"

Alejandro Cowo
"Yes, it’s a matter that stems from last year that we are following up."

Cherisse Halsall
"Sir to what part of the body was Mr Campbell shot."

Alejandro Cowo
"He was shot to the back."