He is Accused of Murder

Police have formally charged 22-year-old Jamal Maurice Brackett with the murder of Carlos Avelar, the 61-year-old mechanic who was gunned down on Coney Drive last month.

The tragic incident unfolded on the night of Thursday, May 1, around 8:15 p.m., when Avelar was approached by two men on a motorcycle. According to eyewitnesses, one of the men pulled out a firearm and opened fire, striking Avelar multiple times.