Toronto Police Identify Third Suspect In Murder of UB Student
BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- In an international man hunt, Canadian police have now identified, and are on the hunt for a suspect wanted in the murder case of a 26-year-old University of Baltimore student, Julian Jones.
Police in Toronto have already arrested two others in case.
For more than a week, police in Toronto have been working to track down the men they say are responsible for a vicious group attack the resulted in the death University of Baltimore student Julian Jones.
Jones was killed after being separated from his friends in what police have called an unprovoked attack, while visiting the city for a bachelor party.
After reviewing countless hours of security tape, and re-interviewing witnesses, they have been able to identify another suspect, 28-year-old Andrew Christopher O'Brien.
O'Brien is wanted on a second degree murder charge.
"We are comfortable that we've identified the three people responsible for the murder of Julian Jones," said Detective Rob North, Toronto Police.
Police are not yet releasing any of their photos as they continue to work the investigation.
Toronto police are making it abundantly clear that one way or another, they intend on finding their man.
"Rest assured we leave no stone unturned in locating you, arresting you and putting you before the courts," said Det. North.
Police saying cell phone video taken by one of Julian's friends has played a key role in helping track down suspects in the case.
Jones father, Tobias Jones, tells WJZ this latest development is encouraging.
"I'm incredibly excited. It's great news. You know there's some feeling of relief, there's not feeling of closure because we still have a lot of work to do," said Tobias Jones.
Police say they will be flying to Maryland next week to re-interview Jones' friends as part of their investigation. Police are still working to determine a motive behind the attack. They say that's part of one of many questions they plan on if they find this third suspect.
Jones' father tells WJZ there will be a celebration of life service for Julian this weekend.
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