The violence continued on Sunday when two men escaped death in separate incidents. One of the shootings occurred just before 7 in the night, when Ashton Myers was targeted while on Freedom Street. ACP Romero told us more.
ACP Hilberto Romero, OC Eastern Division
"On Sunday, 24th of March, 2024, around 6:58 p.m., police responded to a shooting on Freedom Street, Belize City. Upon arrival, they found Ashton Myers with gunshot injuries. He was taken to the KHMH for treatment."
"The scene was visited where several expanded shells were found. Ashton Myers is presently at the KHMH in a stable condition. Investigation into this matter continues. Information is that he was sitting in front of his yard when a vehicle came in the area, and a person came out and fired several shots towards his direction. Again, several persons are detained and are being interviewed in regards to this report."
Reporter
"The person's being interviewed and in detention, they know the victim?"
ACP Hilberto Romero, OC Eastern Division
"We have information that it is over some rivalry that they have in that area, and yes, they know each other."
Reporter
"The victim must provide an official statement to the police?"
ACP Hilberto Romero, OC Eastern Division
"Not as yet. He's receiving treatment as soon as he recovers, that will be done."
