Village Councilor Accidentally Shot And Killed By Councillor's Daughter

A man was fatally shot inside his car this evening. It happened on 2nd Street in Belize City - near the popular Alaska store and hangout.

Initial reports are that a man from rural Belize District was sitting inside a Ford Escape with a woman. She was reportedly playing with his firearm and it accidentally discharged, fatally hitting him in the chest.

Police are processing the scene and our 7News team is there. We'll have more later on in the news.