An Alleged Thief is Shot and Killed in San Ignacio; Was it Self-defense?

Earlier today, a young man was shot and killed in the Boiton neighborhood of San Ignacio Town. A property owner reportedly went to make a check of his storeroom when he encountered a Hispanic male attempting to burglarize the container. The man alleges that the teenager confronted him with a piece of board, prompting him to fire in self-defense. The alleged thief ran out of the container but fell a short distance away and succumbed to his injury. The identity of the victim is yet to be determined; however, he is said to be seventeen years old. It is expected that the Director of Public Prosecutions will determine if the shooting meets the criteria for self-defense.