And there was another murder in the city this weekend. It happened on Friday night - and police say it has the appearance of being gang related.
24-year-old Stephen Flowers was shot multiple times on Mahogany Street.
The police press officer told us more:..
Jules Vasquez reporting
On Friday night at about 9:25, 24 year old Stephen Flowers, known as Brooks and Ryan Rice Mejia were standing here in front of ISARAY Bakery, a popular hangout on Mahogany Street.
Suddenly they heard a spray of bullets and Flowers was shot to the rib cage, the chest, the hand and right side while Ryan Mejia was also shot to both legs.. Riddled with gunshots, Flowers died at 11:00 pm.
Inspector Fitzroy Yearwood - Police Press Officer
"Flowers succumb to his injuries sometime around 11pm whilst undergoing treatment at the KHMH. Our initial investigation has reveal so far that Flowers and Mejia were socializing on Mahogany Street in front of a bakery when they heard several shots coming from a dark area and realize that they were hit. Both men were rushed to the KHMH. We have 4 persons detain in connection with this murder and hope to file charges soon."
Police say it is gang related.
Jules Vasquez
"Is that a gang relate homicide?"
Inspector Fitzroy Yearwood
"Yes it is."
Jules Vasquez
"So are you all preparing for a possible retaliation?"
Inspector Fitzroy Yearwood
"We are prepared for a possible retaliation."
Today, Flowers family refused to comment.
Our records show that he has been before the court a number of times but he was not convicted.
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