FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies in Flagler County have arrested two suspects in a home invasion and homicide case.
Kwentel Moultrie, 23, and Taylor Manjarres, 20 are in custody now on a $400,000 bond.
Investigators said a drug deal led to a home invasion involving Moultrie and Manjarres, which ended in a shootout.
The shooting happened at the end of December and left 23-year-old Zaire Roberts of Palm Coast dead.
Deputies said Moultrie and Manjarres fled the scene but are now in custody after an intense investigation.
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“This was a difficult case made more difficult because the home invasion victim was not immediately forthcoming and detectives had to use all investigative means at their disposal to solve this case,” Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly said. “This crime occurred because the victim was a drug dealer. Because if he was not selling drugs, this crime likely would not have occurred. But, sometimes in law enforcement, you have to work with the devil to get the other devils involved in a crime.”
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Channel 9 will continue to monitor this arrest and provide updates on Eyewitness News.
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