Jacksonville FL — Wednesday, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced the arrests of four teenagers in connection to the triple murder at an apartment complex on the Northside earlier this week. Police say four are all charged with second degree murder and conspiracy to commit robbery among other charges. JSO says the four suspects are 17-year-old Kyshawn Glover, 17-year-old Owen Laureano Cosme, 18-year-old Keon Lester, and 14-year-old Alana Sears.
Police say this incident started Monday evening when officers heard gunshots coming from the Calloway Cove apartment complex during a traffic stop. When officers responded to the gunfire, they saw a dark colored vehicle leaving the scene and driving erratically, so they tried to pull it over. Police say the driver of the vehicle was the 14-year old suspect and she led police on about a three mile high-speed chase through the streets near the complex. Eventually JSO was able to use a PIT maneuver to stop the vehicle and take all four of the suspects into custody. JSO says when all four were taken into custody, they started saying they didn’t shoot anyone. We’re told the vehicle that was used in the getaway was stolen out of Clay County.
After the stop, police went back to the apartment complex and found the three victims, who have been identified as two men and a woman. JSO says when they conducted a search of the apartment they found over 100 OxyContin pills, white powder and a lot of cash. Inside the suspect vehicle police say they found three guns and one of them was disassembled. Police believe that was the one that was used in the shooting.
“This is not a random act of violence. We’re still trying to figure out exactly what the root is beyond the robbery and the murder that occurred.” JSO Director for Investigations and Homeland Security Mike Bruno says.
Currently, it’s unknown what the relationship between the suspects and the victims is, but police do believe there is a connection between the two groups.
This is an active investigation and if you have any information on it you’re asked to call JSO at 904-630-0500 or you could call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.
This afternoon, Director Mike Bruno held a news conference regarding a murder that occurred on Monday, February 8, 2021. Detectives with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office were working in the area of 4200 Moncrief Road West when they heard several gunshots. The detectives observed a suspicious vehicle fleeing the area and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The vehicle fled and detectives pursued the vehicle for three miles before conducting a PIT maneuver. Four suspects were taken into custody and it was learned that the vehicle had been reported stolen from Clay County. Detectives returned to 4200 Moncrief Road West and located two deceased males and one deceased female. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit and Crime Scene Unit responded to conduct an investigation. The following suspects have been arrested in connection with this incident: Kyshawn Glover (Black/Male, 17) – Murder in the Second Degree, Criminal Conspiracy Owen Laureano Cosme (Hispanic/Male, 17) – Murder in the Second Degree Keon Lester (Black/Male, 18) – Murder in the Second Degree, Criminal Conspiracy Alana Sears (Black/Female, 14) – Murder in the Second Degree, Criminal Conspiracy, Flee or Elude a Law Enforcement Officer, Accessory after the Fact The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office continues to seek information regarding this incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office at 904-630-0500 or email us at JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org. To remain anonymous and receive a possible reward up to $3,000, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.
Posted by Jacksonville Sheriff's Office on Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Four suspects have been arrested:
— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) February 10, 2021
Kyshawn Glover (B/M, 17) – Murder, Criminal Conspiracy
Owen Laureano Cosme (W/M, 17) – Murder
Keon Lester (B/M, 18) – Murder, Criminal Conspiracy
Alana Sears (B/F, 14) – Murder, Criminal Conspiracy, Fleeing a LEO, Accessory
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