Family members of Josue Silva expressed a sense of justice on Friday after Carlos Guerra Guerra, the man accused in the 18 year old’s shooting death, was found guilty of second degree murder.
“Well, we’re pretty happy with the outcome as a family, that’s the general reaction” said Eliel Silva, age 26, Josue’s older brother. He was on hand at the London courthouse with an aunt and uncle when the verdict came out late in the afternoon. “It seems like a closing point for my parents. So hopefully this gives them a little peace of mind,” Eliel added.
Family members of Josue Silva are pictured outside the London Courthouse Friday – including aunt Paris Deluca, uncle Josue Silva, and Josue’s brother, Eliel Silva (Bryan Bicknell/CTV News London)
Guerra Guerra, now 23, was also found guilty of assault with a weapon on 22-year-old Logan Marshall, Silva’s best friend.
The charges stemmed …