Police have made a breakthrough in the murder case of sixty-one-year-old Carlos Avelar, a mason from Belize City whose shocking death earlier this month left the community in mourning. Avelar was gunned down on the night of May first while walking along Coney Drive. Witnesses say two men on a motorcycle pulled up around 8:15 p.m. and opened fire, hitting him multiple times before speeding off. The brutal attack sparked outrage and calls for justice. Now, police have arrested twenty-two-year-old Jamal Brackett in connection with the killing. Authorities say they are still searching for a second suspect. Assistant Superintendent of Police Stacy Smith shared that the investigation is ongoing, and more updates will follow as the case develops.
“As it relates to the murder of Carlos Avelar, that on occurred on first of May, 2025, police formerly arrested and charged Jamal Brackett. A twenty-two year Belizean of Mayflower Street with the crime of murder. Police are also seeking a second individual in relation to this investigation.”
Britney Gordon
“Have police been able to determine a motive for the murder?”
ASP Stacy Smith
“No motive has been ascertained so far. However, the information that has been gathered thus far has been sufficient to warrant. An arrest. It is believed that as the investigation continues to unfold, a motive will be made known. The investigation that was conducted led police to the arrest of that individual and to. The seeking of the other individual.”
