Abraham Levi Shal Charged with Murder 

A 33-year-old man has been formally charged with murder in connection to the shooting death of 18-year-old Jonathan Josue Leonardo. Abraham Levi Shal, a Belizean storeroom keeper from Belmopan City, was arrested on Saturday, November 23, following the fatal shooting of Leonardo on Wednesday night, November 20.

Leonardo was fatally shot outside Divinas Restaurant and Bar in Roaring Creek Village after a confrontation inside the bar. According to reports, Leonardo attempted to de-escalate the disagreement with another patron by leaving the establishment and getting into his vehicle with two friends. However, the situation took a deadly turn when the other individual followed Leonardo outside. As he tried to drive away, the assailant approached the driver’s side of the vehicle and fired a single shot, fatally injuring Leonardo.