Mother’s Day Celebration Turns Chaotic in Blackman Eddy; Four Injured in Shooting

What began as a festive Mother’s Day celebration in Blackman Eddy Village ended in panic and injury late Saturday night, when gunfire shattered the peace just before midnight. According to police, a single shotgun blast was fired from outside a bar where the event was being held. The shot struck a cement wall, and the pellets ricocheted into the crowd, injuring four patrons inside. The victims were quickly rushed to the hospital, where all were reported to be in stable condition. Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero shared more details on the incident, as investigators work to determine who was behind the shooting and why. The community remains shaken as police continue their search for answers on what could have been a far more tragic night.

 

ACP Hilberto Romero, Regional Commander, Eastern Division

“On Saturday, the tenth day of May 2025, around eleven fifty-five p.m. police responded to a shooting incident that Blackman Eddy, Cayo. Upon their arrival. They learnt that four persons had been shot and taken for treatment. They were Identified as Marleny Ho, Derrick Gordon, Ashely Vellos, and Rosalio Domingo. Information is that they were at a bar when the male person came there and fired a shot from a shotgun causing their injuries. They have been treated. Three have been released, one remains at the hospital in stable condition. The investigation into this report continues.”

 

Reporter

“Sir, do you all have any idea of what the motive may have been?”

 

 Hilberto Romero

“We do not know at this time. That is all the information we have. Somebody came there and fired the shots at the Bar.”

 

Reporter

“He fired from a shotgun?”

 

Hilberto Romero

“That is correct.”

Reporter

“Do you all know if any of the persons were, were a target?”

 

Hilberto Romero

“We do not know. All these persons were inside at the bar at the time with other persons.”

 

Reporter

“Okay. Usually when these events happen at night or often times it’s related to man woman business or. Interpersonal nature between men and women, might that have been at play here?”

 

Hilberto Romero

“We have several leads. We are following up, but nothing concrete to say what it’s at this time.”

 

Reporter

“Any suspects?”

 

 Hilberto Romero

“Not at this time.”

 

Britney Gordon

“Any security footage?”

 

 Hilberto Romero

“We’re making checks, but I’m not sure if we have any footage.”