There was a gang-related shooting on Amara Avenue in Belize City on Saturday - and police say it is indicative of internal funding in a prominent street gang.
At about 9:30, 33 year old Ronlee Petillo and 21 year old Alyon Domingo were socializing with others inside a yard at # 93 Amara Avenue when a man came from the back of the yard and opened fire - hitting both men.
Police told us more today:
A.C.P. Hilberto Romero, Commander, Eastern Division
"Police found Ronlee Petillo and Alyon Domingo with gunshot injuries. They were treated and they were released the following. Information gathered so far is that they were in that area in a yard when someone came to that area and fired shots towards their direction causing their injuries. We are conducting investigation to this matter. The information we have gathered so far, is that it is an internal feud in that area, and we have detained several persons for interviews."
Reporter
"Are members from that area part of an LIU group?"
A.C.P. Hilberto Romero, Commander, Eastern Division
"Yes, they are a part of that group."
Reporter
"Are the victims cooperating with investigators?"
A.C.P. Hilberto Romero, Commander, Eastern Division
"Yes, they have given statements already."
As you heard, both men have been treated and released. As you heard, they are also part of the LIU.
