Did Double Murder Result from Retaliation of Gerald Tillett Junior’s Killing?

Gerald Tillett Jr.

There you heard from the families of the two men killed on Church Street in Belize City – now we turn to the police for an update. While there are several persons being questioned in connection with this fatal shooting, police say that they are also investigating whether the death of Gerald Tillett Junior may be connected to the killings of Raymond Garcia and Wayne Peteau.

Sr. Supt. Hilberto Romero, Deputy Head, National Crimes Investigation Branch

“Investigation revealed that these persons were socializing in that area when a motorcycle arrived with two persons who fired shots towards the building causing the injuries to these persons. Raymond Garcia and Wayne Peteau succumb to their injuries as a result of this shooting. We have several persons detained in regards to this investigation.”

Hilberto Romero

Isani Cayetano

“Is this in any way tied to the previous incident of Thursday evening where Mister Tillett lost his life?”

Sr. Supt. Hilberto Romero

“We are looking at that as we received several leads into this double murder and that is one of the leads we are looking at yes.”