In Independence, Brother Kills Brother with a Shotgun

In Independence Village on Sunday, an argument between two siblings ended when one brother fired a shotgun at the other, fatally injuring him.  According to police, the Ramos brothers were engaged in a fight when Eladio was shot and killed at the hands of his sibling.  Sevin Ramos remains in police custody tonight, while directives on the charges to be brought against are being decided by the Office of the D.P.P.  The incident involving fratricide was carried out with an unlicensed firearm.

 

A.C.P. Hilberto Romero, Regional Commander, Eastern Division

“On Sunday, May twenty-sixth, 2024, police responded to a report at the Independence Polyclinic.  Upon their arrival, they saw the lifeless body of Eladio Ramos and he was seen with a gunshot injury.  Investigation revealed that Eladio Ramos had a fight with his brother Sevin Ramos who got a shotgun and fired the fatal shot towards him.  Sevin Ramos is in custody, statements were being recorded and this matter will be sent to the D.P.P. for directives.”

 

Reporter

Any idea what may have led this man to fatally shooting his brother?

 

Hilberto Romero

“They were involved in a fight, they had some issues and that is what led to the shooting.”

 

Reporter

“You don’t know what the issues stemmed from?”

 

Hilberto Romero

“No, they were arguing and then one of them got the shotgun and fired the shot.”

 

Reporter:

“Sir, was the gun licensed.”

 

Hilberto Romero:

“It is an unlicensed firearm.”