ELLICOTT — The investigation continues in the murder of Quincy Turner, as local law enforcement officials have formed a task force to track leads in the case.
Bill Ohnmeiss, Ellicott police chief, said he has been pleased by the cooperation among different agencies.
‘‘There are a lot of years of law enforcement experience in that room,’’ Ohnmeiss said
The task force meets every morning for between 1¢ and 2¢ hours, developing leads, assigning investigative responsibilities and sharing ideas on the case. It consists of representatives from the Ellicott, Jamestown and Lakewood-Busti police, Chautauqua County Sheriff, FBI, New York State Police and the county District Attorney’s office.
Ohnmeiss could not release specific information on the investigation but said it was progressing well.
‘‘We’re working every little detail, and tracking down one lead may open 10 more doors,’’ he said.
Police are still looking for information on the suspects’ car. They say a tan or champagne-colored Chevrolet Malibu, perhaps between model years 2000 and 2003, was seen leaving the scene of the shooting — the parking lot of Fluvanna Fire Hall 2, 2578 Girts Road — at a high rate of speed on Friday, May 30.
A bulletin sent over police radios Saturday afternoon said the car was last seen headed south on Route 60, then east on Interstate 86.
Police believe there were three Hispanic males in the car. They describe the front seat passenger as 25 years old, between five feet five inches and five feet seven inches tall and about 150 pounds with short black hair and a thin jawline beard with mustache.
A back seat passenger is reportedly in his late 20s or early 30s, five feet 10 inches tall and 170 pounds with longer slicked back hair. No information was available on the driver.
Ohnmeiss said witnesses have been very cooperative so far, but police are still looking for any information on cars fitting that description, or any other information connected to the case. To reach the Ellicott Police Dept., call 665-7083 ext. 213.
‘‘If you saw anything, no matter how small, please call us,’’ he said.
David Foley, county district attorney, said his role on the task force is to advise the police investigators on the legality of any investigative techniques and to organize the investigation with an eye toward the evidence he will need to get an indictment and ultimately succeed at trial.
‘‘I’m not out doing investigations. That’s not my job, and the police are better at it. But I remind them what they can and can’t do,’’ Foley said.
He added he would hate to see a line of evidence invalidated by an avoidable procedural mistake.
Foley said he was encouraged by the quick response and organization of the task force members and said the investigation would continue until the suspects are found.
‘‘Regardless of their station in life, no one deserves to be murdered. We want to provide answers,’’ Foley said.
