A Belize City man identified as - Morris Martinez - was badly beaten last night. It happened around 11 o'clock on La Croix Boulevard. According to residents of the area, Martinez was seen running up La Croix Boulevard - and he was being chased by 5 men. When he got near a Welding Shop, the men started beating Martinez with a Machete. Residents of the area say they heard one shot fired. But from what we understand, the bullet did not catch Martinez. He was taken to the KHMH and was released this afternoon. There were no expended shells on the scene and police believe the gun might have been a revolver type weapon.
Shortly after, police intercepted a black trooper which they believe may have been involved in the incident on Central American Boulevard. Police conducted a thorough search of the vehicle - but found nothing but a monitor and other DJ equipment. Still, The 3 men who were inside the vehicle were arrested and taken by police.
