After all the carnival revelry, there was a non fatal shooting on Saturday night in Belize City.
The victim is 36-year-old Giovanni Williams, a construction worker from East Collet Canal. According to police, at around 7:20 in the night, he was riding along when someone opened fire on him.
The deputy head of the National Criminal Investigations Branch filled in details:
Sr. Supt Hilberto Romero, Deputy Commander, National Crimes Investigation
"On Saturday, September 3rd, 2022, police responded to shots fired at Armadillo Street in Belize City. Upon their arrival, they learnt that a male person had been taken to the KHMH for treatment. Police visited the KHMH where they found Giovanni Williams, thirty-six-years-old with gunshot injuries to the body. He's listed in a stable condition at the hospital and an investigation into this matter continues at this time."
Reporter
"Sir, how concerning is it that this shooting incident took place one street away from the police department's headquarters? Does that show that these gentlemen simply do not respect the police?"
Sr. Supt Hilberto Romero
"We have patrols in that area, we know the type of area that is and as soon as shots were heard, the police responded but they found no one there. The victim was then taken to the K.H.M.H."
Reporter
"Is he cooperating with officers?"
Sr. Supt Hilberto Romero
"Yes, he is cooperating."
Reporter
"[Are you] seeking anyone?"
Sr. Supt Hilberto Romero
"We are carrying out an investigation at this time; we have no suspects."
