Three persons have been charged for the murder of 32 year old Paul Jex - who was killed on San Pedro 6 days ago - as the result of ongoing rivalry between drug gangs on the island.
ASP Alejandro Cowo, OC - CIB
"The arrest of 3 males persons reference the Paul Jex murder - who are a minor and two other individuals. The first one is Mr. Timothy Carcamo, a 45 year old Belizean of San Juan area and Delson Paguada, a 19 years old Belizean of San Mateo area along with a minor from that same address. He is 15 years old."
Reporter
"Will three persons be charged for murder, or will it be conspiracy and abetment?"
ASP Alejandro Cowo, OC - CIB
"What we have so far is that it was more than one shooter that was involved in that murder there."
Reporter
"Are you all able to say at this point, since a Paguada is involved - if it was related to that ongoing rivalry or warfare between these rival drug gangs?"
ASP Alejandro Cowo, OC - CIB
"Yeah, as I mentioned last time, it was between the two different groups that are operating there in san Pedro that led to this murder of Mr. Paul Jex."
Reporter
"Any concrete link to the murder of Simon Velasquez?"
ASP Alejandro Cowo, OC - CIB
"No, there's no direct link in regards to that murder from there - that happened here in Belize City."
The trio - including the minor - was arraigned today in Belize City Magistrate's court. They were remanded into custody until April 27.
Jex was shot along with his cousin, 32 year old Deon Neal - but there were no charges for attempted murder at this time.
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