The cameras, at the time, appeared to be in full working order.
Officials say while on scene, detective spoke to 18 people inside the building, including Sterling. Police say Sterling was part owner of the business and also the groom. He reportedly told police Jenkins was his best man and that he did not see the shooting happen.
On May 11, 2019, authorities received photos of the victim standing inside of the business with the camera monitors operable in the background prior to his death. Arrest records say Christopher Sterling removed the DVR system prior to the police arriving, concealing evidence of the crime.
The arrest report says Sterling was specifically asked about any surveillance cameras on the property and that he reportedly claimed the cameras were not working. Police say all of the witnesses claimed to have not seen the shooting happen.
During the investigation, police received several anonymous tips about the security cameras being operable, Sterling removing the system, and the identification of the shooter, who police say is another friend of Sterling’s.
Sterling was booked Tuesday for obstruction of justice and accessory after the fact to second-degree murder according to WBRZ.
Police believe that the person who ended up shooting Jenkins is also a friend of Sterlings but has not yet been arrested at this time.