'Still so many questions': Arrest in Joshua Tarnue murder case brings mixed emotions for family, friends
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The family and friends of Joshua Tarnue are left with questions following new police developments in the murder case.
The family and friends of Joshua Tarnue are left with questions following new police developments in the murder case.
The 18-year-old was shot and killed in a downtown Kitchener plaza parking lot on Aug. 13. On Thursday, Waterloo regional police announced the arrest of a 19-year-old Hamilton man, while a Canada-wide warrant was issued for another 20-year-old Hamilton man.
Habiton Solomon is wanted for second degree murder in relation to Tarnue’s death. The 19-year-old, whose name hasn’t been released, is charged with manslaughter.
Gapita Sarplah, a close family friend and president of the Liberian Community of Kitchener and Waterloo, is speaking on behalf of the family as they’re still coming to terms with the loss of their son and brother.
Sarplah said the new development in the case brings up a lot of mixed emotions for the people who knew Tarnue.
“In this kind of situation, you wouldn’t really say you’re relieved or happy or glad,” Sarplah said, minutes after getting off of the phone with Joshua’s mom, Evelyn.
“[Joshua’s mom] said she really doesn’t know how to feel because what she wants is justice for her son.”
