Did Shooting of Rojas on Saturday Trigger Subsequent Murders?

Twenty-seven-year-old Jimmy Rojas, a well-known street figure, was shot on Saturday on Croton Lane in Belize City. Although he survived, the incident has sparked a spate of shootings, including two today outside Belize City. Rojas, a resident of Lake Independence, was rushed to Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital for treatment. He is linked to the January twelfth, 2024, murder of Jose Matus, who was found dead in a GMC SUV with multiple gunshot wounds. Matus was pronounced dead at the scene, while two women injured in the attack were taken to the hospital. Adding to the tragedy, Rojas’ father, Clay Monsanto, was also killed last year, shortly after Matus. Police are now investigating the latest incident, seeking to bring those responsible to justice. A.C.P. Hilberto Romero shared details on the Rojas shooting, as authorities work to quell the violence.

 

A.C.P. Hilberto Romero, Regional Commander, Eastern Division

“On Saturday, 30th of May, 2025, around 9:30 in the morning, police responded to a shooting at Tibruce Street. Upon their arrival, they found Jim Rojas with gunshot injuries. He was taken to the K.H.M.H., where he’s presently admitted in a stable condition. Investigation is that he was working in the area when a vehicle pulled up, a male person came out and fired several shots towards his direction causing his injuries. Police immediately responded and there was an exchange of gunshots, and another male person was also shot. He was identified as Eric Frazer. He’s presently at the K.H.M.H, also in a stable condition. Investigation to this shooting continues.”

 

Reporter

“Are you able to see who was the intended target?”

 

A.C.P. Hilberto Romero

“Jimmy Roja was the intended target.”

 

Reporter

“Motive for his shooting?”

 

A.C.P. Hilberto Romero

“Gang rivalry between two groups.”