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Escambia Man Arrested In Maryland For Local Homicide
January 24, 2011
An Escambia County man has been arrested in Prince Georges County, Maryland, on an arrest warrant in connection with a homicide that occurred on December 14 of last year in Escambia County.
Cameron Tyler Cherry, 18, was arrested for homicide in connection with the the death of Robert Witherspoon, 24, of Pensacola.
Residents reported gunfire at the intersection of Mary Lane and Paula Avenue around 4:42 p.m. on December 14. When deputies arrived, they found Witherspoon had been shot while sitting in a 2005 Chevrolet Aveo. Medics pronounced the him dead at the scene.
Cherry was arrested Friday night in Prince George’s County.
““He has waived extradition and we should have him in our jail before the end of the week, said Escambia County Sheriff’s spokesperson, Deputy Chris Welborn.
Although Cherry is in custody, the investigation into Witherspoon’s death is ongoing. The Sheriff’s Office is not releasing any other information concerning the case at this time.
Pictured: Murder suspect Cameron Tyler Cherry.
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2 Responses to “Escambia Man Arrested In Maryland For Local Homicide”
Sad state of affairs with our youth today. Makes one ponder what the future holds for us all.
its so sad to see so many young people throwing their lives away. i will be pryaing for both famalies. what is the world coming 2?? u used to hear about things like this way way up state now its in ur neighborhood. the bible is fulfilling its self..