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We’re not quite sure where things went wrong here. Was it Florida, where it seems that most of the crazy crimes you read about in the news are committed? Maybe its the heat or the hurricanes, we’re not sure. Or maybe it’s just that twins stick up for each other, even down to committing crimes for them? We’re not sure, but this story out of Florida has us perplexed.
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People.com reports:
A 40-year-old Florida man is accused of fatally shooting his twin brother’s romantic rival following an altercation on Labor Day, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE.
On Monday, police arrested Kelcey Riddick of Boynton Beach on a first-degree murder charge. Police believe Riddick fatally shot Derrick Barber, 35, outside a convenience store in Boynton Beach on Sept. 4.
Shortly prior to the deadly shooting, several witnesses allegedly observed Barber and Riddick’s twin, Kunta Kinte Riddick, engaged in a heated argument that turned physical in the store’s parking lot.
According to court papers, detectives recovered surveillance video from the store that helped identify Kelcey Riddick as the alleged gunman.
They also reviewed Facebook images, and found ones were Kelcey was wearing the same shirt he had on the night of the killing.
A confidential informant told police that the shooter’s twin brother and Barber were feuding over the affections of a woman: Barber’s child’s mother, court records state.
Detectives spoke to the woman, who told them she had been speaking to Kunta Kinte Riddick, but decided to take Barber back about a week before the lethal confrontation.
Kelcey Riddick allegedly fired two shots, and one bullet struck Barber in the chest, according to the documents.
Kelcey Riddick is being held without bond and it was unclear Wednesday if he has retained legal counsel for his impending defense.
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He has yet to enter a plea to the single murder count.
Sadly, this is not the first time Kunte Kinte Riddick has has problems with a relationship. Click HERE for the details of the other time Kunta has dealt with a problematic rival.
