Man who fatally shot South Korean tourist in Guam has been found dead, police say
- The suspect’s body was discovered in a parked car, and his alleged getaway driver is in custody
- Authorities in the US territory had offered a US$50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the deadly robbery
A man suspected of fatally shooting a South Korean tourist during a robbery last week in Guam was found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and his alleged getaway driver was in custody, police in the US territory said Tuesday.
Police said the first suspect was found dead inside a parked car on Tuesday night, KUAM-TV reported. Police will not release his name until his family has been notified.
A second man believed to have been the driver of the SUV allegedly used in the deadly January 4 robbery was found in a game room and taken into custody, police said.
Guam heavily relies on tourism and US government spending to power its economy. South Korea sends more tourists to Guam than any other country.
Shortly after the shooting, the Guam Visitors Bureau offered a US$50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible. Guam’s governor vowed the US territory would do everything to keep its people and visitors safe.
Detectives said a they got a break in the case six days into the investigation when a citizen gave them a tip.