Police Corporal’s Home Targeted in Early Morning Shooting

The house of Police Corporal Yelena Monterroza in St. Matthew’s Village, Cayo District, was targeted by shooters in the wee hours of this morning.

According to reports, gunshots were heard at around 3:00 a.m., and bullet holes were later found on the building.

The 33-year-old officer informed police that she heard seven gunshots. When she checked her surroundings, no one was visible.

Her grey Ford F-150 sustained five bullet holes, with its back glass shattered. Another vehicle on the property, a brown Toyota Tacoma, was also damaged, with bullet holes on both sides, a punctured back tire, and seven bullet impacts on its body.

A total of 29 expended shells were recovered from the scene, including 16 Aguila REM 223, three RP REM 223, and 10 Aguila .45 Auto shells.