A Minor is Shot on Linda Vista Street

A minor was the victim of a lone gunman who took aim at him on Sunday night as he was walking along Linda Vista Street in the Lake Independence area.  According to Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero, the young man was the intended target of his assailant.

 

ACP Hilberto Romero, Regional Commander, Eastern Division

“On Sunday, March tenth, around 9:10 p.m., police responded to a shooting incident on Linda Vista Street in Belize City.  Upon their arrival, they found Rojan Thomas with a gunshot injury.  Information is that Thomas was walking on the street when he was approached by a male person who fired the shots towards him, causing the injury to him.  Thomas is presently at the KHMH receiving treatment and is in a stable condition.  Investigation continues into this report.”

 

Reporter

“Have police been able to determine whether he was targeted or not?”

 

Hilberto Romero

“Yes, the investigation revealed that he was the one that was targeted.”

 

Reporter

“Has anyone been detained as yet?”

 

Hilberto Romero

“No one is detained.”

 

Reporter

“[Is it] gang affiliated?”

 

Hilberto Romero

“We are looking at all the information to try to establish if there is any connection to any gang but so far that has not been determined.”