And moving down south, a man was killed on Friday night around 9:00. 28 year old Oscar Williams was at home with his child when he was targeted by a gunman in a mask who fired a barrage of bullets. When police canvassed the scene, they found 14 expended shells. But what led to Williams' murder? Courtney Menzies has this story.
This is where 28 year old Oscar Williams was sitting with his son when he was fatally shot. According to police, the gunman approached the open door of his home and fired indiscriminately.
ASP Stacy Smith, Staff Officer
"Police are investigating the murder of Oscar Williams, 28 years of age, a Belizean fisherman of Dangriga Town. Police investigation commenced at approximately 9:10 p.m. on Friday, 14th November 2025 with reports of shots being fired in the vicinity of Pine Street, Dangriga town. The investigators responded, and upon their arrival at the residence, the unresponsive body of a male person who was later identified to be Oscar Williams junior, was observed and exhibited several gunshot wounds. What the investigators have been able to determine so far is that Williams was inside his residence, along with a family member, when a male person who wore a face mask entered that dwelling and fired several shots, fatally injuring Williams. After the scene was processed by scene technicians, the body of Williams was transported to the Southern Regional Hospital for a postmortem examination to be conducted."
At this point in their investigation, police have not covered why Williams was targeted, but they do have a suspect.
ASP Stacy Smith, Staff Officer
"The investigators have detained one male person in relation to this ongoing investigation."
"No motive has been ascertained so far. However, there are a couple theories that police are following up on."
Jules Vasquez
"This person has had previous encounters with the law. Is there any indication that what happened on Friday night was a consequence of any previous criminal activity?"
ASP Stacy Smith, Staff Officer
"I am not in a position to speak at this moment. As to Mr. Williams allegations of having a previous criminal history. However, what I can say is that the investigation is being conducted and all angles are being pursued."
Williams leaves behind one son, and two step children.
Back in 2019, Williams was detained as a suspect in the disappearance and murder of Derrick Ramirez. Later, he escaped from police custody.
