Jordy’s Killer Remains on the Loose
Jordy Flores
In Punta Gorda tonight, the police remain on alert following the murder of Jordy Flores. The thirty-year-old was executed on Tuesday evening by a hit man who went to his house and opened fire on the Flores as he walked out of the house and into his back yard. Three men are being questioned and a fourth is on the lam. There were two previous attempts on his life, but on Tuesday, he did not survive the multiple bullets that found their mark on him. While the motive is under investigation, it is believed that an ongoing dispute ended in his demise. News Five’s Isani Cayetano reports.
Isani Cayetano, Reporting
A suspect is being sought in connection with the shooting death of a Punta Gorda resident on Tuesday evening. Thirty-year-old Jordy Flores was gunned down in his backyard as he walked away to fetch a purchase of cannabis for someone who turned out to be his killer. In the wake of the incident, police in that jurisdiction have ramped up patrols in the vicinity of Far West Street, as well as other parts of town where they believe retaliation may take place.
Bernard Reyes
Insp. Bernard Reyes, Deputy O.C., Punta Gorda Police
“We are planning to conduct more patrols in that area, as a matter of fact, over the weekend we were actually highly patrolling the area and we were very visible until yesterday when this incident actually occurred. However, we will be boosting up back the patrols and we will do more stop and search and arresting persons for quality of life offenses as we go along.”
It is presumed that the hit on Flores was ordered by a transplant whom he has been feuding with for quite some time and that the gunman who executed the assignment is also not from Punta Gorda. In speaking with the media today, Assistant Commissioner of Police Joseph Myvett spoke on the likelihood of a reprisal.
Joseph Myvett
ACP Joseph Myvett, Head, National Crimes Investigation Branch
“That too is being looked at, however, strategies have already been put in place to address issues like that.”
Notwithstanding an increase in police presence on the ground, Flores’ killer is still on the loose. Since the homicide occurred almost forty-eight hours ago, several persons have been detained for questioning.
Isani Cayetano
“Have you guys been able to determine a motive as to why Mr. Flores would be targeted a third time?”
Insp. Bernard Reyes
“Not at this time, the information is not forthcoming.”
Isani Cayetano
“Any arrests, any suspects, [are] you looking for anyone in particular?”
Insp. Bernard Reyes
“Yes, we have three persons detained at this time and we are looking for a fourth person who can assist us in this investigation.”
From an investigative standpoint, the narrative, in respect of what transpired that evening, has not changed.
ACP Joseph Myvett
“Initial police investigation revealed that sometime around 6:15 pm, whilst the deceased was at home, he was visited by a male person on a bicycle who shouted for him and as a result he came out of his house and that was when he was fired upon by this person who then thereafter rode off on a bicycle. Police are seeking one suspect in relation to this investigation.”
Like the detectives working the case, Jordy’s family is still trying to figure out what could have led to his demise.
Kentroy Paulino
Kentroy Paulino, Brother of Deceased
“You know, dat da di question weh we leff up to Jah, yoh undastand me mi bally. Everything happen fi wahn reason. Maybe he do somebody something and we noh know. Maybe, you know, whatever happened from the past, jealousy, envy, you know, dehn thing, whateva, ih go along, you know.”
As we’ve reported, there had been two unsuccessful attempts on Flores’ life prior to his murder on Tuesday. Reporting for news five, I am Isani Cayetano.
