YORK, Pa. — UPDATE (May 5): Today police announced the arrest of 15-year-old homicide suspect Alexis Cado-Suero.
A York City Police officer was in the area of South West Street and West King Street on Saturday when he heard several gunshots fired.
The suspect fled from the officer but was apprehended after a short pursuit. Police said a firearm was located nearby. Officer identified the suspect as Cado-Suero, wanted since the March homicide of Tyree Smart.
PREVIOUS: York City Police have charged a 15-year-old suspect in connection to the shooting death of Tyree Smart last Saturday in York.
Alexis Cado-Suero, of York, is wanted on charges of criminal homicide, police say.
He is accused of shooting and killing Smart, who was walking along the 300 block of West Newton Avenue at about 3 p.m. Saturday when he was struck by gunfire.
Arriving officers attempted lifesaving measures, but Smart succumbed to his injuries, according to police.
An investigation determined Cado-Suero was a suspect in the incident, and a warrant for his arrest was issued Friday. Investigators are still attempting to locate him.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is encouraged to contact the York City Police Department at (717) 849-2204, or by email at abaez@yorkcity.org.
