Main Witness Not Cooperating with Police in OW Murder Investigation

Orange Police are making some progress in the murder of twenty-one-year-old Jose “Duffy” Medina. He was fatally shot last week Thursday while he was on an alley off Mahogany Street in Orange Walk Town.  His girlfriend, twenty-eight-year-old Lucia Luna was also shot, but survived. One of the suspects who police were looking for handed himself a day after the fatal shooting. That person has been questioned but investigators are having a difficult time getting information from Luna, who is one of the witnesses to Medina’s murderer.

Alejandro Cowo

ASP Alejandro Cowo, O.C., C.I.B., Belize City

“I know that the police have recorded statements from several persons. I know that a vehicle that was alleged that was used as the getaway vehicle was in police custody. I also know that the female who was shot along with him was interviews however she is not cooperating to the fullest with the investigation.”

Reporter

“We know that a wanted person turned himself to police on Friday. Has this person been questioned and released?”

ASP Alejandro Cowo

“Yes.”

Reporter

“We have hears reports that another one of the suspect, well know in those circles in Orange Walk has reportedly absconded the country or can’t be found. Is this is something that you are all following up?”

ASP Alejandro Cowo

“Yes. We heard several names that are being called out and that is what police in Orange Walk are following up at this moment.”

Reporter

“Have you all solicited any assistance from your Mexican counterparts to say that certain persons have absconded to that side of the border?”

ASP Alejandro Cowo

“We have constant communication with them.”

Medina is a known affiliated of Orange Walk’s Back-A-Town Gang and his murder is believed to have been linked with recent shootings in that municipality.