The Jamaica Constabulary Force, JCF, says it has made a significant breakthrough in their investigation into the murder of Ackeem Robinson.
Robinson was shot and killed in broad daylight on Thursday, November 23, in Montego Bay, St. James.
Daina Davy reports.
Ackeem Robinson was a 34 year old vendor from Burnt Savannah in St. Elizabeth.
The police say shortly after 2pm on November 23, Robinson was attacked as he sat along Fustic Road in Montego Bay.
A lone assailant reportedly alighted from a motorcycle, before using a firearm to shoot Robinson in the head.
Robinson was taken to the Cornwall Regional Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
The Montego Bay Criminal Investigation Branch say their investigation relied heavily on CCTV footage and community canvassing.
The JCF says this diligent investigative work led to the arrest of Tyrece Hunter, also known as Bobby.
Hunter is a 20-year-old motorcycle mechanic from Johns Hall, St. James.
He was arrested on December 4.
Hunter was found in possession of the motorcycle used in the crime.
Following an interview with detectives, Hunter confessed to his involvement in the murder and has been formally charged.
Additionally, the JCF is seeking Andeno Burnett, also known as Deno, a 19-year-old unemployed unemployed man from Katty Lane, Erwin in St. James.
The Police say eight months ago, Burnett was held with a loaded gun and charged with Possession of a Prohibited Weapon and Unauthorized Possession of Ammunition.
However, he was granted bail when he appeared in court.
According to the Constabulary, Burnett failed to appear in the Western Regional Gun Court as required on December 11 and a bench warrant has been issued for his arrest.
He is a person of interest in the investigation of Robinson’s murder.
The St James Police are seeking to assure the public of its unwavering commitment to bringing all perpetrators of violent crimes to justice.
The Constabulary is appealing to anyone with information about the whereabouts of Andeno Burnett to contact the nearest police station or call Crime Stop at 311, the NIB Tip Line at 811 or Police Emergency at 119.
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