Tourist Murder Suspect Arrested in Puerto Rico | JQJO

Kalel Jorell Martínez Bristol, 37, surrendered to Puerto Rican authorities on Friday and was charged with first-degree murder in the death of Kevin Mares, 25, a New York tourist. Mares was an innocent bystander struck by a stray bullet during an altercation in La Perla on August 10th. Martínez Bristol allegedly fired a gun during an argument, injuring two others. His defense attorney expressed surprise at the lack of attempted murder charges. Martínez Bristol is held on an $800,000 bond. La Perla, a formerly drug-ridden community now popular with tourists, has seen isolated violent incidents in recent years.