A second man has been arrested in relation to the murder of Divonte Hernandez, while police continue to search for a third suspect who they say is armed and dangerous.
According to police, the second suspect, a 22-year-old man from Bodden Town, was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder.
“Following a search related to his arrest, he was further arrested on suspicion of possession of a prohibited weapon,” police said in a press release issued shortly after 5:30pm on Wednesday, 11 Oct.
Although he was arrested in relation to Hernandez’s death, police have not formally charged him in connection with that. Instead he was charged for the prohibited weapon.
He made an initial Summary Court appearance earlier this week, where he was remanded, while investigations continue. His next court date is slated for later today, Thursday, 12 Oct.
The only person who has been formally charged in connection with the 29 Sept., broad daylight shooting is Sean Conolly Amaya, 24, of George Town.
Amaya was arrested on 6 Oct., one week after the shooting, and made an initial Summary Court appearance on Monday 9 Oct., at which time the single charge of murder was transmitted to the Grand Court, where he will make his next appearance. Amaya has been remanded into custody.
A third suspect, who is still at large, is George Orlando Senior, of West Bay, who police say is armed and dangerous and should not be approached.
A reward of up to $50,000 is being offered by Cayman Crime Stoppers for any information that can lead to Senior’s arrest, charge or conviction in relation to Hernandez’s death.
“Senior is known to be violent and is believed to be armed and dangerous,” the police said in a separate press release also issued on Wednesday.
“The police are advising that he should not be approached by members of the public, but instead call 911 upon sighting him.”
Hernandez, 24, of George Town, was gunned down in broad daylight in a parking lot off Sound Way in the vicinity of the Eastern Avenue and Shedden Road intersection.
Police are encouraging anyone with information about the murder to call the Major Incident Room at 649-2930. Alternatively, tips may be submitted through their confidential tip line at 949-7777 or via the RCIPS website. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through Cayman Crime Stoppers website.
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