The post mortem on Travis Mckay was conducted this afternoon in Belize City. McKay is the 22 year old who was killed by Ladyville police on Wednesday - near his home. Today his area representative Dolores Balderamos Garcia issued a statement saying, quote, "This is the second shooting this year that has ended in the death of a young Ladyville resident at the hands of the Police. I cannot, in my capacity of representing the Ladyville Community, stand by and say nothing." End quote. She adds that, quote, "In both instances there are many questions regarding the shootings, and…I feel compelled to add my voice to the cries of concern from Ladyville residents about the actions of the Police." End quote. Later in the release, she sharpens that critique and says, quote, "in no way can we as civilized persons and communities turn a blind eye to what appears to be extra-judicial killings by the Police." Balderamos-Garcia closes off by saying, quote, "The Police must be held accountable."
We note that police have ongoing internal and criminal investigations.
