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Accused Killer, Karon Council, Captured in Florida

Karon Council is the suspected shooter of Yovanni Banos-Merino, 10, of Asbury Park

The suspected shooter of 10 year old Yovanni Banos-Merino has been captured in Florida, according to law enforcement sources.

Karon Council, 18, of Neptune Township was apprehended in Pompano Beach, Florida this evening after eluding arrest since the murder of Merino and wounding his mother, Lilia Merino, 38, on Wednesday night, February 21.

The Neptune Township 18 year old was charged with Murder, Conspiracy to Commit Murder, Aggravated Assault, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, and Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose on Friday, February 23.  His alleged accomplice, Jahdel Birch, 16 of Neptune Township, was arrested at Neptune High School on Thursday the 22.  Read the rest of this entry »

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18 year old Neptune Township man wanted in murder 10 year old Asbury Park boy

Karon Council, 18 of Neptune Township, is wanted for the murder of Yovanni Banos-Merino, 10

Karon Council, 18, of Neptune Township has eluded arrest for the murder of  Yovanni Banos-Merino, 10, of Asbury Park and the wounding of his mother,  Lilia Merino, 38.

“We are seeking the public’s assistance in helping us locate the second individual involved in this horrible crime,” announced Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni.

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