Chapter 682: Catch Them All
M'Baku community.
This is a community where Mexicans live. The environment of the community is average, and the supporting courtyards are not large, but bright red peppers are planted in every household, giving it a sense of life.
A black Challenger parked on the side of the road, and Luke looked out the window. On the right was the home of informant Teddy Tucker.
The death of a middle-level police officer because of an informant may cause distrust between the police and the informant. If not handled properly, the impact will be huge.
Teddy Tucker's house was a bungalow with a small yard, separated by a white wooden fence. Luke took out his binoculars and observed for a while, but saw no one coming or going.
Parked on the west side of the yard was a black Chevrolet sedan with license plate number 3ewu368, which was the suspect vehicle that appeared at the crime scene.
The fact that the car is at home means that Teddy Tucker is most likely also at home.
Then, Luke formulated a capture plan.
Xiao Hei is responsible for leading the team to arrest people, while Luke leads people to guard the surroundings.
After the arrangement was completed, a police officer used a door slammer to directly open the door.
The little black guy rushed into the house, "lapd!"
"No suspect found!"
"There's movement at the back door!"
"Bang!" The back door opened, and a figure rushed out of the house.
"Police, don't move!"
"Hold your head with your hands! Squat down."
A Mexican man tried to escape through the back door, but Luke had arranged for police officers to surround him.
"Don't shoot! I have no weapons." The Mexican man put his head in his hands and knelt on the ground.
Jackson walked over, handcuffed him, searched him, and took out a pistol from his body.
Luke looked at the other person, "What's your name?"
"Teddy Tucker."
"Do you know why I arrested you?"
"I have no idea."
"If you don't know, why did you run?"
"A group of people with weapons suddenly broke into my house. I didn't know whether you were real police or fake police. Of course I would run."
Luke pulled out a picture of Jones, "Do you know him?"
"do not know."
Luke pointed at the photo, "I'll give you another chance, don't lie."
Teddy Tucker looked around, "I...can we talk alone?
It's not convenient to speak in front of so many people. "
Luke waved, "Take him into the house."
After a group of people entered the house, Teddy Tucker whispered, "I know Jones, I am his informant.
This is supposed to be confidential and my identity cannot be known or I would be in danger.
So, you'd better let me go quickly. "
"Jones is dead."
Teddy Tucker asked, "Why didn't I know what happened when?"
Luke stared at the other person, "I don't think you are surprised."
Teddy Tucker explained, "I just think it's a little weird. You're not lying to me."
Luke pointed outside, "Is that black Chevrolet sedan yours?"
"Yes."
“Who is using this car?”
"it's me."
"Has the car been loaned out recently?"
"No."
"Where were you between nine and eleven o'clock in the evening on January 2?"
"I'm at home."
"The car is also at home?"
"Yes."
"Who can prove it to you?"
"I was the only one living at home, and I was watching TV."
Jackson poked his head out of the bedroom, "He lied. There are women's and children's supplies in the house. He doesn't live alone."
Luke pointed at Teddy Tucker, “Look at me.
I know you were there when Jones was killed, so stop using those lame excuses to cover it up.
Tell me, who killed Jones? "
Teddy Tucker's expression changed again and again, and he sighed, "OK, now that you all know it, I have nothing to hide.
Yes, I killed Jones. "
"Why did you kill Jones?"
"He forced me."
"What did he force you to do?"
"Forced me to be his informant and asked me to help him investigate gang news.
I've been doing this kind of work for him for years, and I'm tired of it.
Moreover, I now have a wife and children. I want to live a stable life and no longer want to be an informant. Teddy Tucker sighed and continued, "That night, I made an appointment with him just to make it clear to him.
But he didn't agree and beat me and threatened me.
If I don't continue to be his informant I'll be sent to jail.
I was so angry... that I shot. "
"How many shots did you fire?"
"Four shots in total."
"Three shots hit the chest and one shot missed."
"Didn't Jones shoot?"
"No, he was overconfident and thought I didn't dare to do anything to him."
"What did you do with Jones' body after you killed him?"
“I stole a black Honda car and put his body in the car and prepared to transport the body to a wasteland and bury it so that no one would find his body.
But I was too nervous when driving, so I drove a little too fast, and then I was very unlucky to encounter two patrolmen inspecting the car...
I was worried about getting caught, so I abandoned the car and ran away. "
Luke thought for a while and felt that there was something wrong with his confession, "Which car did you drive to meet Jones?"
"Black Chevrolet sedan."
"Who drove the black Honda that transported the body?"
Teddy Tucker was silent, and after a while he replied, "I drove over in advance."
"How far in advance is it? Can you tell me the specific time?"
Teddy Tucker sighed, a little weakly, "I can't remember clearly."
“It’s not that you can’t remember clearly, but you’re lying.
You must have an accomplice, maybe even more than one.
If we can find you, we can also find them.
You should know the consequences of killing a police officer, and if you want to live, it's best to tell the truth. "
Teddy Tucker grabbed his hair with both hands, "I killed him, I did it alone.
I've admitted it, what else do you want? "
Luke said, "You don't have enough reason to kill Jones.
You said you had a family and wanted to live a stable life, and then you went to kill police officers?
Do you think we are all fools?
Also, where is your family? "
Luke walked to the TV cabinet and picked up the picture on it. It was a picture of Teddy Tucker, a Mexican woman, and a little girl.
"Where are they?"
"I don't know..." Teddy Tucker finally couldn't hold it any longer and cried out, "I want to know where they are more than you do?
Please, don't ask.
I killed Jones, I am the murderer. "
"Look at me." Luke raised his head and asked, "Did the murderer capture your family?"
Teddy Tucker had a look of horror on his face, "I..."
"Honestly, what happened?
As long as you tell the truth, we will ensure the safety of your family. "
"Is what you said true?"
"Of course." Luke said firmly.
“They broke into my home, kidnapped my wife and daughter, and asked me to go out to meet Jones.
Then, they killed Jones...
An accident happened while they were transporting the body, and they wanted me to take the blame.
He also said that if I dared to cooperate with the police, my family would be killed.
As long as I admit the crime, they will let my family go. "
"who are they?"
"I dare not say."
"If you really believe what they say, even if you really plead guilty, they will not let your family go."
Teddy Tucker spread his hands and said helplessly, "I have no choice."
"Now you have a choice. Cooperate with the police and we will rescue your family."
"But I'm worried..."
"It's useless for you to worry. It's not that if you want to plead guilty, the police will be led by your nose. We must catch everyone involved in killing Jones.
Even if we catch you, we will still increase our efforts to track down other murderers.
If you don't cooperate with the police, your family will only be in greater danger.
Moreover, the longer the delay, the less chance of rescue. "
Teddy Tucker's expression changed again and again. He pondered for a while and then said, "Scarface, I only know one person named Scarface."
"How many are there?"
"Four."
"What's Scarface's real name?"
"I don't know, I only know that he is a senior member of the Viper Gang."
"Why are they doing this?"
"I have no idea."
“They didn’t let me ask any more questions and just told me to do what they told me.
I never wanted to harm Jones, I have always respected him...
But they captured my family and there was nothing I could do...
Please save my family, please. "
Luke stared at Teddy Tucker, his face full of panic, helplessness, fear...
Sure enough, the case still involved gangs, and Luke felt the need to talk to David.
Luke returned to the police station and called David to the Robbery and Murder Division offices.
Luke asked, "Is everything going well for you there?"
"I warned the gangs around the crime scene, and they promised to help investigate the murder of Jones." David asked, "What about you? Have you found the informant Teddy Tucker?"
"We found him, and at first he said he killed Jones, but his statement didn't add up.
Only later did he tell the truth. It was a man named Scarface who broke into his home with three men, kidnapped his family, and forced him to meet with Jones.
Scarface and his men kill Jones. "
"Scarface?"
"It's a nickname. Teddy Tucker doesn't know the other person's real name, but he said Scarface is a senior member of the Viper Gang."
"Viper Gang?" David frowned slightly.
"Yeah, do you know anything about this gang?"
“Of course, we understand it very well. This gang was established more than ten years ago, and its scale was never large in the early stage.
It has developed rapidly in recent years, often provoking other gangs and expanding its territory and subordinates.
Jones has been hammering the gang for months.
And this Scarface is the backbone of the Viper gang and a close confidant of the gang boss.
If Scarface really led someone to kill Jones, it would definitely have something to do with the Viper Gang. "David clenched his fists, showing an angry look,
"Fuck, these damn guys are declaring war on the police!"
After David finished speaking, he turned around and left.
Luke asked, "Where are you going?"
David said coldly, "Gather people together and catch all these bastards from the Viper Gang."