There was another shooting that happened in the city over the weekend, only this time it was on Saturday night at the corner of East Collet Canal and King Street. Several expended shells were found at the scene and police are currently reviewing security footage in the area. ACP Romero gave us an update on the victim. He told us who it was.
ACP Hilberto Romero, OC Eastern Division
"On Saturday the 15th of June police responded to a shooting incident at kings street in Belize city. On the arrival they found Aaron Usher with a gunshot injury. Information is Usher was standing on Kings street when a vehicle pull up and one of the occupants fired several shots towards his direction. A police officer who was in the area at the time fired towards the vehicle which sped off. Usher is presently at the KHMH recovering and we have not detained anyone so far for this investigation."
Security Guard Shot And Robbed Of Weapon
And in Belmopan on Friday night a security guard on duty was shot and robbed by two male persons on a motorcycle. Not only did they rob the victim but also two other employees on duty. ACP Romero shared more details with us.
ACP Hilberto Romero, OC Eastern Division
"On Friday the 14th day of June 2024 around 9:50 PM police responded to a report of a shooting incident at the mall gas station in Belmopan. On the arrival they found Ismael Miguel with a gunshot injury and he was rushed to the hospital for treatment. Information received is that Miguel was working security duties at the gas station when two male persons on a motorcycle arrived at the area and he was held up and shot there after. And thereafter the male persons proceeded to steal firearms from the security guard and some cash from two of the attendants who were at the gas station at the time. Investigations into this matter continue."
"The victim is presently in a stable condition and is in recovery. No arrest for this report."
Belize And USA Join Forces In Anti Money Laundering Effort
And back now to Minister Kareem Musa, the second annual Anti-Money Laundering conference kicked off today with stakeholders all over the country. Over the next three days, the participants will be looking at strategies to combat money laundering and financing of terrorism. We learned more today at the opening ceremony.
