So, while Southside police have that case neatly wrapped up, they aren't getting the same kind of success with several the recent murders in their jurisdiction. The murder of Karim Hafiya continues to be investigated with no luck so far, and the double murders of Kieran Morrison and Kent Brooks Jr remain uncertain because eyewitnesses won't come forward.
The investigation into the shooting death of Michael Lopez, the third murder which happened on last week Wednesday, hinges solely on scientific evidence at this time. The two suspects who were caught in the St. Martin's area have been detained, thoroughly questioned, and they have been released without any charges. The cops say that the results of the DNA samples taken form their shirts stained with what police believe to be Lopez's blood is away being tested.
Today, Eastern Division South's Deputy Commander told us that they're in a holding pattern for this investigation until the results are in:
Sr. Supt. Alden Dawson - Deputy OC, Eastern Division South
"Like Mr. Williams said earlier to the media that the evidence we have collected have been sent to lab internationally and we are awaiting the response from those people to move forward."
Daniel Ortiz
"Sir have these person been released?"
Sr. Supt. Alden Dawson - Deputy OC, Eastern Division South
"Yes they were interviewed and released."
Daniel Ortiz
"Have they given anything to cooperate with the police in trying to explain what happened there?"
Sr. Supt. Alden Dawson - Deputy OC, Eastern Division South
"No they did not cooperate with us along that angle."
Police have already made arrests in the first 2 murders which happened last Wednesday.
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