Father Hospitalized After Machete Attack by Son

A family in Corozal is reeling tonight after a violent altercation left father Sair Witz hospitalized. On Sunday night, Sair was viciously attacked with a machete by his son, Zakir Witz, during a heated argument that erupted while the two were socializing and consuming alcohol. In the process, the father was maimed. Police report that Sair is in stable condition, but Zakir remains at large. ACP Hilberto Romero provided further details on the incident, which has left the community in shock and the family distraught.

 

ACP Hilberto Romero, Regional Commander, Eastern Division

“On Sunday, fourth of May, 2025, police responded to a chopping incident at Louisville Village in the Corozal district. Upon their arrival, they saw Sair Witz with injuries to the body, information that he was involved in a fight with his family members, at which point his son Zakir Witz  inflicted several chop wounds to him. He is presently at the hospital in a stable condition. We’re looking for Zakir Witz, and he has not been located since. they have been consuming alcoholic beverages. And that is what led to a fight, and that is what led to this chopping incident.”

 

Reporter

“Is the, is he on the run?”

 

Hilberto Romero

“Yes, he is. He has not been located, as yet.”

 

Reporter

“Were they intoxicated?”

 

Hilberto Romero

“Yes. They were.”

 

Reporter

“Can you go to the nature of the argument that led to chopping?”

 

Hilberto Romero

“Some family dispute? They had a fight ensued and that is what led to this chopping.”