A Connecticut teenager whose body was found wrapped in a quilt on the side of the highway has been charged following the death of her cousins, PEOPLE has confirmed.

According to information obtained by PEOPLE, at approximately 7:09 a.m. local time on Saturday, November 9, the Hartford Police Department responded to reports of a body being found in the area of ​​80 Pope Park Highway.

Police identified the victim as Edgar Josué Chiche Martínez of Hartford, days short of celebrating his 19th birthday when he died on Nov. 14.

“Hartford Police Major Crimes and Crime Scene Units responded to the incident and initiated an investigation. The body was transported to the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office, where it was learned that the victim was suffering from apparent gunshot wounds,” the police statement said. The statement was included.

Authorities said, “The body is believed to have been placed on Pope Park Highway approximately 24 hours before the discovery. Upon examination, it was determined that the incident occurred approximately one day ago in an apartment at 158 ​​Magnolia Street.”

The victim’s family told NBC Connecticut He said the deceased teenager lived at the property on Magnolia Street with his cousins, who were charged following his death.

Police confirmed Dispatcher Soto-Veliz, 21, was charged with hindering prosecution and tampering with evidence; An unidentified 17-year-old male is charged with murder and tampering with evidence.

The statement stated that Soto-Veliz’s bond was set at $500,000. Police Lt. Aaron Boisvert confirmed to PEOPLE that the unnamed teen is suspected of helping dispose of the body.

“What we want is for earthly justice to happen because God’s justice is on the other side,” Verónica Imelda Martínez Mayen, the victim’s aunt, told NBC Connecticut on Monday.

“He would stay away from parties, he was very friendly,” he added, insisting that Martínez was not someone who would get into trouble.

The victim’s sister, Nimsa Martínez, told the press: “He was the one who always took care of me, even though he was not well. I will remember her as the most beautiful person I have ever met.

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Police said in a statement that after the victim’s body was found, the two suspects were spotted driving along Park Terrace around 7.35pm on Saturday.

“At approximately 7:35 p.m., Hartford Deputy Police and members of the Narcotics Division, Community Patrol Division and Southwest Community Service Officers located the suspect vehicle traveling in Park Terrace,” the statement said. The statement was included.

The statement said, “The suspicious vehicle was stopped and the suspects were detained.”

The teen facing the charges is expected to have his case transferred to adult court, Boisvert told PEOPLE.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner did not immediately respond when contacted by PEOPLE.