Police Charge Luewin Link For Murder of Clinton Pou
Police have made a major breakthrough in the murder investigation of Clinton Pou, the Belize City resident who was gunned down on Thursday in what investigators now believe was a retaliatory attack. Today, authorities confirmed that twenty-one-year-old Luewin Link has been formally charged with Pou’s murder, along with several additional offenses stemming from the shooting. Investigators say Link was allegedly acting alongside Ryan Barnett, the suspect who was fatally shot by police during a pursuit shortly after the incident. Police now believe the killing may be connected to the earlier murder of Edward “Scrubby” Saldano, suggesting the violence may have been part of an ongoing feud. Police say their investigation is still active as they continue reviewing evidence and statements in the case. Assistant Superintendent Stacy Smith explains where the investigation stands tonight.
Stacy Smith
ASP Stacy Smith, Staff Officer
“As a consequence of police’s ongoing investigation into the shooting incident, which claimed the life of Clinton Pou, police have formerly arrested and charged twenty-one-year-year-old Luewin Link, a Belizean of a Belize district addressed for the crime of murder. Link was additionally charged for the crime of attempted murder, use of the means of harms and dangerous harm in relation to Kiandra Pou.”
Reporter
“Have police been able to establish an angle?”
Clinton Pou
ASP Stacy Smith
“The angle that is being pursued is in relation to the shooting incident, the murder of Mr. Saldano.”
Reporter
“Someone died, a suspect, was he found to be working with that individual?”
ASP Stacy Smith
“Yes, it is a matter of joint enterprise.”
Reporter
“And are there others being sought?”
ASP Stacy Smith
“No other person is being sought at this moment; however, the investigation continues”.
Reporter
“Were you able to retrieve the firearm?”
ASP Stacy Smith
“Not to my knowledge.”
Reporter
Are you able to say I there was any footage in that area?”
ASP Stacy Smith
“I do believe so and those are being reviewed.”
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