And, finally, in crime news, Police in the West have arrested and charged two persons in connection to a shooting that occurred in San Ignacio on Thursday night. The men are accused of shooting and robbing a security guard, namely Kendrick Nunez, who was on duty at B&J store when the incident unfolded. ACP Romero shared more details with us today.
ACP Hilberto Romero, OC Eastern Division
"On the 30th day of November 2023, around 8:20 PM police responded to a shooting at B&J store in San Ignacio upon the arrival they found one Kendrick Nunez with gunshot injuries, he was taken to the hospital where he is admitted in a stable condition. Information is that Nunez was doing security duties at B&J Store, when he was approached by a male person with a firearm who demanded something from him. His struggle ensued after which the person shot Nunez and fled from the area. An investigation was carried out. Persons were detained, and as a result Alexis Quiroz was arrested, charged for the crime of attempted murder, dangerous harm, and use of deadly means of harm and Brandon Cho 22 years was arrested for the crime of conspiracy to commit robbery."
