Robbery Turns Fatal, ComPol Williams to Share Details

Police Commissioner Chester Williams is expected to brief the media later this afternoon regarding the attempted robbery that occurred this afternoon in Belize City. As we have reported, one person was fatally shot. That person has been identified as Leroy Smith, an alleged member of the Taylor’s Alley Gang. 

According to investigators, Smith and two armed, masked men attempted to rob a business on Freetown Road in Belize City around midday. We are told that the businessman was taken to the second-floor residence, where a struggle ensued. Smith was overpowered by the man who wrestled the gun away and shot him with it. 

The businessman was at home with his wife and two children during the incident.

Authorities detained Malique Chavez, Eroy Garoy, and a taxi driver as they attempted to flee in a green car on Victoria Street. The police have also recovered the firearm used in the incident.

Williams is hosting a press briefing at four o’clock.