A 19-year-old man, wanted in connection with the shooting death of a 33-year-old in St. John’s Tuesday evening was apprehended by police this morning.
Ibrahim Hussein was arrested at the Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal in Port aux Basques just before 12:00 noon by officers with the RCMP-RNC Joint Forces Operation West.
Hussein is facing charges of first degree murder, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a restricted firearm with ammunition, careless use of a firearm, and breach of a release order.
The accused is being held pending a court appearance in connection with the shooting on Watson Street in Virginia Park on Tuesday.
The 33-year-old victim was found seriously injured outside a home, he was taken to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
A second person was also arrested, and charges are pending.
In the meantime, anyone with information on Hussein’s movements between Tuesday night and Thursday morning is asked to contact investigators.
To contact the RNC with information:
709-729-8166 or via email at reach@rnc.gov.nl.ca.
To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com.
Suspect Ibrahim Hussein (RNC)
Earlier story
The manhunt continues for the 19-year-old suspect in the murder of a 33-year-old man on Tuesday evening in the Virginia Park neighbourhood of St. John’s.
The victim, who had been shot, was found outside a home on Watson Street and rushed to hospital, but succumbed to his injuries.
Ibrahim Hussein is wanted on charges of first degree murder, and various weapons offences.
RNC Cst. Jason Walsh and RNC Supt. Sharon Warren (VOCM News)
RNC Constable Jason Walsh says the incident is believed to be targeted.
“We are saying….there is no direct concern for public safety, however we do understand that there is a concern for people, and if there is any information at all about his whereabouts, please contact us.”
Hussein is described as 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighs about 170 pounds with brown eyes, black hair and dread locks.
Superintendant Shannon Warren says the public needs to be aware that organized crime activity is happening in the community, and the RNC has resources to address the issue.
She says in this province “we like to believe we are isolated from the dangers of mainland Canada, but the truth is we are not anymore. These incidents are targeted events, they are not random acts of violence, and we believe all those involved have some involvement in drug activity.”
