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Antoine Harris told Police about his involvement in the murder on Friday afternoon.
Antoine Harris told Police about his involvement in the murder on Friday afternoon.
Second suspect Clyde Hyler is still at large
Second suspect Clyde Hyler is still at large
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COLUMBIA - Police say a Columbia man confessed to his involvement in Thursday night's murder.

Investigators with the Major Crimes Unit have identified 22-year-old Clyde Hyler Jr. as the second suspect in the murder of Antonio Flores-Ramirez.

Investigators have applied for a warrant with the Boone County Prosecutors Officer for one count of second-degree murder and one count of first-degree robbery. This warrant was granted and the bond was set at $1,000,000 for the first degree robbery charge.

Hyler's whereabouts are unknown at this time and police are asking the public for assistance in locating him. According to a news release, he is a black male, six foot tall, 160 pounds and his address is unknown. Police say he should be considered armed and dangerous and if located, please call 911. 

Antonio Flores-Ramirez of Mexico was found shot to death in front of an apartment complex on Quail Drive. Police say a second victim is in critical condition and being treated in a local hospital.

Police have also identified a second victim in the incident. The second victim was identified as 23-year-old Javier Perdoza. He is identified as a hispanic male.

The other suspect, 31-year-old Antoine J. Harris of Columbia was a passenger in the suspect vehicle when it was stopped in Fulton. Witnesses said two men left the area in a silver SUV after the incident around 10:50 p.m. Thursday evening. Friday morning, Fulton police stopped a similar vehicle near U.S. 54. According to the Columbia Police Department, Harris confessed to his involvement in the crime. He was arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder, first-degree assault, first-degree robbery and armed criminal action. Investigators say the murder appears to be drug-related and the victims were not randomly chosen.

If you have any more information about this incident please contact CRIMESTOPPERS at 875-TIPS.

Stay with KOMU 8 News as we continue to update this story.

Updated by: Nick Guillory
: Kasey Breda
Updated by: Yang Wang
Edited by: Kayla Bell

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