Shopkeeper Killed In Belmopan

A shopkeeper was killed this afternoon in the Maya Mopan area of Belmopan. 53 year old Abel Baldarez was inside his shop when an armed man strode in and tired to rob him. Baldarez reportedly resists and he and the robber got into a struggle - which ended when the gunman shot him. Baldarez dashed out of the store - but didn't get far, he collapsed right in front of his store and died. We have footage courtesy PLUS TV.

Baldarez was a neighbourhood grocer - whose wife is presently away in Guatemala getting medical treatment. Police have made no arrests at this time.