HAINES CITY, Fla. (WFLA) — The Haines Metropolis Police Division stated Friday officers have been “working tirelessly” to resolve a homicide that claimed the lifetime of a “younger vibrant lady” simply days after Christmas.
In a information launch despatched out per week after the Dec. 27 murder, the police division offered extra data relating to the circumstances surrounding the incident, in addition to the sufferer’s title.
Authorities stated Asiya Roberts-Husband, 33, was touring along with her employer, a 41-year-old lady, in a white transport van round 6:22 p.m. in Haines Metropolis.
They had been close to the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Means and Avenue Ok when an unknown individual in a four-door sedan “unleashed a barrage of gunfire” on them, police reported.
Officers stated Roberts-Husband died after she was struck by the gunfire. Her employer, who was within the driver’s seat, additionally sustained accidents, however obtained medical care and is predicted to get better.
Investigators consider the 2 ladies had been “deliberately focused.” Nevertheless, detectives haven’t launched a motive. The police division stated Friday officers had been nonetheless working to piece collectively the occasions that led to Roberts-Husband’s demise.
Within the information launch, authorities referred to as the incident “a heart-wrenching tragedy,” including that Roberts-Husband’s life was minimize quick in a “mindless act of violence.”
Officers have since discovered that she was a daughter, mom, sister, aunt, pal and beloved member of the neighborhood, and have been urging anybody with data to come back ahead to assist deliver “consolation to Asiya’s grieving household.”
“Haines Metropolis Police Division stays steadfast in our dedication to uncovering the reality and holding these accountable accountable,” the police division stated. “As we mirror on the lifetime of Asiya and the sunshine she dropped at these round her, allow us to unite within the hope that justice will prevail and that her reminiscence will encourage change inside our neighborhood.”
Anybody who supplies data resulting in the arrest of the individual or individuals answerable for her demise may very well be eligible for a reward.
The police division introduced Thursday that it was including $2,500 to the $5,000 reward being supplied by Heartland Crime Stoppers, bringing the overall reward quantity to $7,500.
Authorities are asking anybody who has data to contact Heartland Crime Stoppers by calling 1-888-400-TIPS (8477), via their web site at www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com, or on their free P3tips app appropriate with any smartphone or pill.
“We perceive that worry or a way of misguided loyalty could make individuals hesitant to talk out,” police stated. “Nevertheless, we need to reassure our residents that anonymity is assured via Heartland Crime Stoppers.”
