And while police have yet to levy any charges in that case, they're currently also investigating a murder in Belize City. It happened around 9:00 last night after 18 year old Alex Miranda had left his home on Hercilett Moody Street. ACP Hilberto Romero told us that he tried to escape, but a gunman got to him.
ACP Hilberto Romero, HNCIB
"Information is that Alex Miranda was walking in the area when he was followed by a male person who fired several shots towards his direction. He ran off but the person caught up with him and shot him several times. We are seeking one suspect in regards to this murder."
Courtney Menzies:
"The motive?"
ACP Hilberto Romero, HNCIB
"We do not have a motive at this time. We are following several leads."
Reporter:
"Is this the same shooting incident in which two females were shot?"
ACP Hilberto Romero, HNCIB
"This is a separate shooting."
Courtney Menzies:
"But are they connected?"
ACP Hilberto Romero, HNCIB
"We do not know if they are connected."
Courtney Menzies:
"Is Mr Miranda known to police?"
ACP Hilberto Romero, HNCIB
"Yes he is."
Reporter:
"Any surveillance footage?"
ACP Hilberto Romero, HNCIB
"No, this happened in the London Bridge area and we have no cameras there."
No arrests have been made.
