Last week we told you about the 2 shootings that occurred in the city on Wednesday night only minutes apart. One person was killed and 5 others were injured including a police officer, a two year old, and a 10 year old. Police Staff Officer Stacy Smith gave gave us more details on the first shooting.
ASP Stacy Smith, Staff Officer
"On Wednesday 1st October 2025 at approximately 8:25 Pm police responded to reports of shots being fired in pinks alley in Belize City. upon police's arrival they were able to ascertain that the shooting incident resulted in the injury of 4 persons and the death of another namely, Dane Gillett. Police's investigation into this matter has led police to review a number of footages with a view to conclude this case however the matter is still under investigation."
"There are two vehicles that were identified and these are what police are following up on."
We asked ASP Smith if the 2 shootings are related and here's what she told us.
ASP Stacy Smith, Staff Officer
"At approximately 8:30PM police responded to reports of shots being fired in the police street extension area of Belize city. Police were able to observe a vehicle that was fleeing that location and upon police's move to intercept that vehicle they were fired upon by the occupants of that vehicle and this result in the injury of corporal Elvis Guzman who suffered a wound to the hand as a consequence of being fired upon. It was also learned that injured in that shooting incident who Ryan Young who at this time remains at the hospital."
"We have not been able to identify or ascertain any motive or any nexus between the 2 incidents."
