No Gunfire, But No Full Answers in Kevaughn Gabriel Case

Kevaughn Gabriel was not killed by gunfire. That much is now clear. A post-mortem examination has confirmed that the twenty-five-year-old died from internal bleeding consistent with injuries from a traffic accident. But while the autopsy settles one major concern, it does not close the case. Police say an unattended mobile rolled backward on a steep incline near Fidel Castro Street and Intelco Hill, hitting Gabriel and three officers as they responded to a domestic violence report. The department has described it as a tragic accident, but our newsroom is still waiting for the official report, the names of the officers involved, and a proper timeline of what took place. Today, Minister of Home Affairs Julius Espat described the incident as deeply unfortunate and said a full investigation is ongoing.

 

Julius Espat, Minister of Home Affairs

“I briefly got the information that was the gentleman I believe that the, the vehicle had an accident with. I got a brief. I haven’t gotten into it in detail. But I am of the understanding that the investigation is ongoing and if anybody’s at fault we will make sure that, that it’s dealt with. It’s a sad situation no matter how you look at it.”

 

Shane Williams

“Are you concerned about a potential lawsuit?”

 

Julius Espat

“If it has to come, it has to come.”

 

We reached out to Kevaughn Gabriel’s family for comment again today. His mother says the family wishes to keep the matter private for now. 

 

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