Businessman Shot in Mid-morning Armed Robbery

A Belize City businessman was shot this morning. 42-year-old Orlando Novelo reported to police that sometime around 10 this morning he was on Ebony Street near the intersection with Zericote Street when he was approached by two men. One of them who was armed with a handgun pointed it at Novelo demanding money. One of the men took his wallet but it was empty. The gunman then shot Novelo to the upper right leg. The men then jumped on to separate bicycles making good their escape. Novelo was taken to the KHMH for treatment meanwhile police are looking for the robbers.