Belize City Man Fears for Life After Police Raid

A Belize City resident says he is living in fear after allegedly being targeted during a raid on his property on Monday night. He says that while at his home on Matura Street, he stepped outside to use the bathroom in a separate building when he heard footsteps nearby. Moments later, he was confronted by a group of police officers dressed in dark clothing. Fearing for his life, he surrendered, showing he was unarmed. However, he claims that despite his compliance, he was shot multiple times with rubber bullets and then taken to the police station. He says that the incident has left him traumatised, and he worries for the safety of his newborn child.

The man told News 5, “I came out to use the bathroom and heard people running through the yard. When I stepped back towards my family’s house, I ran straight into a gunman. As he saw me, he shot at me. I ran for my life. I have a newborn. I ran and I ran for my life, and they shot two more shots. I surrendered, and when I surrendered, they shot me.”

The incident reportedly happened at around midnight.

The resident is now seeking legal action, saying, “Yes, I’m looking to file a report. I just came from the hospital, and I plan to return to the station to make my case.”