Family of Joshua Tarnue still seeking answers following alleged killer’s arrest
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Joshua Tarnue’s family is hoping they’ll finally find out the reason why he was murdered in 2023.
Joshua Tarnue’s family is still wondering why he was targeted, almost 10 months after the 18-year-old was killed in a downtown Kitchener parking lot.
Emergency responders found Tarnue with a gunshot wound near Queen and Charles streets on Aug. 13, 2023. He was later pronounced dead in hospital.
The following month, two men who police haven’t named were charged with manslaughter in the case. A Canada-wide warrant was also issued for Habiton Solomon of Hamilton, who was wanted for second-degree murder.
There were no public updates on the case for months, but then on May 31, 2024, Solomon was arrested in connection to a different shooting in Hamilton. Police have confirmed he’s facing five gun charges related to an incident there on July 22, 2023.
On June 4, Waterloo Regional Police officially charged Solomon for second degree murder.
MORE: Look back at the timeline of shooting and arrests in the case
Evenly Woart, Tarnue’s mother, said it’s been difficult waiting for Solomon’s arrest.
