He appeared hooded on surveillance video, as he fatally shot 26 year old Edward Saldano at close range on Amara Avenue, before fleeing the scene on foot. But police managed to track down their prime suspect in the broad daylight street murder.
ASP Hilberto Romero gave us more details on Sambula's arrest today.
ACP Hilberto Romero, HNCIB
"In reference the murder of Edward Saldano that occurred on Thursday in Belize City we have arrested and charged Paul Sambula for the crime of murder."
Jo-
"Is Sambula known to police?"
ACP Hilberto Romero, HNCIB
"Yes he is known."
Jo-
"Is he known due to gang related affiliations?"
ACP Hilberto Romero, HNCIB
"Yes he is from that area, Belize City George Street."
Reporter-
"Do you believe that the murder was gang related? Or is it a personal issue?"
ACP Hilberto Romero, HNCIB
"They have internal issues they are from that area and one of them had been threatening the other and that is what led to the shooting."
"No the fire arm was not recovered."
Today 30-year-old, Paul Elver Sambula was arraigned for Saldano's murder before Senior Magistrate, Mannon Dennison. He was remanded into custody at the Belize central prison until May 6th.
