And while that shooting resulted in a murder, this weekend's first shooting in the north happened in the village of Paraiso, Corozal - which is just north of the town.
The victim Joel Sosa reportedly sustained as many as four gunshot wounds. He was carted off to the northern regional hospital, and ACP Romero says they have yet to establish a motive,
ACP Hilberto Romero, OCED
"Upon their arrival, they found Joel Sosa with gunshot injuries. He was taken to a medical facility where he is in a stable condition at this time. Information is that he was at Paraiso Village when a vehicle arrived, a male person came out of that vehicle and fired several shots towards his direction. We are seeking on suspect in regards to this shooting."
Courtney Menzies:
"Motive?"
ACP Hilberto Romero, OCED
"We do not have a motive for this shooting."
