23-Year-Old Fatally Stabbed in Orange Walk Post Carnival

During Saturday night’s Carnival Road march in Orange Walk Town, a 23-year-old man from the St.  Martins Area, Belize City, was fatally stabbed. 

According to reports, Alwin Arnold Vasquez was stabbed in the abdomen after reportedly being involved in an altercation with an unknown male.

Vasquez was immediately rushed to the Northern Regional Hospital (NRH) for medical assistance but was pronounced dead shortly after. 

Witnesses to the incident were reportedly under the influence of alcohol, and were unable to provide useful statements to the police. The police investigation continues.