Governor offers reward for arrest
Published: Thu, May. 15, 2008 02:05PM
Modified Thu, May. 15, 2008 02:07PM
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closeDURHAM -- The governor’s office is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of suspects in the March 26 shooting death of 18-year-old Sean Kali Buwe.
CrimeStoppers is also offering a reward leading to an arrest in the case.
Officers found Buwe's body on the sidewalk on March 26.
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According to witnesses, Buwe was walking with a friend on Liberty Street when a male dressed in dark clothing got out of a burgundy van or SUV and walked up behind Buwe. The man shot Buwe and then fled in the vehicle, which was driven by another person, according to witnesses.
Buwe attended Hillside High School from August 2004 through March 2006, then transferred to West Johnston High School in Benson. In 2006, Buwe was charged with using a gun to rob a pizza deliveryman. Recently, he was charged with larceny, resisting arrest and drug possession. Buwe was awaiting trial when he was killed.
Anyone with information is asked to call Sgt. Jack Cates at 560-4440, ext. 262 or CrimeStoppers at 683-1200. CrimeStoppers pays cash rewards for information leading to arrests in felony cases and callers never have to identify themselves.
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