ORACABESSA, St Mary — 4 folks, together with a 15-year-old boy and his mom, at the moment are in police custody as investigators probe the homicide of 46-year-old supply driver Arthneil “Neil” Saunders in Tank Lane, Oracabessa, on Tuesday night time.
Based on police stories, Saunders had simply returned dwelling round 11:00 p.m. and was exiting his black Toyota Mark X when he was ambushed by armed males. The attackers opened fireplace, hitting him within the higher physique and damaging his automobile earlier than fleeing the scene.
Residents alerted the police, who arrived to seek out Saunders mendacity on the bottom. He was rushed to the Port Maria Hospital, the place he was pronounced lifeless.
Investigators have since detained 4 people in reference to the killing, together with the teenage boy and his mom. Nonetheless, authorities haven’t but decided a motive for the assault.
The surprising incident has left the Oracabessa neighborhood in mourning. Residents described Saunders as a popular and hardworking particular person. “Boy, it harm me and shake me up badly because the youth was a very good youth and everyone love him. Him not often called a wrongdoer, hardworking man,” one neighborhood member shared.
The St Mary Legal Investigation Bureau continues to analyze the circumstances surrounding the homicide. Anybody with info is urged to contact the police.
