One Toddler Murder Suspect To Be Extradited; Other Suspect Still At Large

July 26, 2011

One of the suspects in the shooting death of a Pensacola toddler could be extradited from Louisiana to Escambia County this week, while a second suspect — a former North Escambia area resident — remains at large.

Shaquill Besst, 18, Natalbany, La., was taken into custody Saturday in Hammond, La., after his mother learned he was wanted in connection with the homicide and turned him over to police.  Besst is currently being held without bond in the Tangipahoa Parish Jail in Amite, La.

Lt. Doug Baldwin, a supervisor in the department’s Criminal Investigations Division, said he hopes Besst will be extradited to Pensacola this week.

Besst is charged with an open count of murder, aggravated battery and firing a weapon into an occupied building.

Meanwhile, law enforcement personnel continue searching for Dwayne “Money” Pinestraw, 19, current address unavailable. Pinestraw, a former resident of Lake Drive in Cantonment, is wanted on the same charges as Besst.

Pinestraw (pictured) is wanted on an open count of murder for the shooting death of Ty’Quarius Moultrie, 19 months old; aggravated battery for the shooting of Vincent Dennis, 23; and firing a weapon into an occupied building.

The shooting occurred just before 2 p.m. July 15 at Pensacola Village, 500 E. Fairfield Dr., shortly after several people were involved in a drug transaction near the apartment complex.

Multiple shots were fired into an apartment, striking Moultrie, 19 months, and Dennis, 23. Their addresses are unavailable. Moultrie was taken to Sacred Heart Hospital where he died a short time later. Dennis also was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

Baldwin said detectives determined Besst was one of four people who went to the apartment shortly after several people were involved in a drug transaction near the apartment complex.

Chief Chip W. Simmons said the investigation continues to be a top priority among officers.

Pinestraw is a black male, approximately 5-feet 6-inches tall and approximately 130 pounds. He should be considered armed and dangerous, according to Pensacola Police.

Anyone having information on the Pinestraw’s location or the shooting is asked to contact Lt. Doug Baldwin at  (850) 435-1908, Detective James Reese at (850) 435-1976, or the Desk Sergeant’s Office at (850) 435-1900.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under News