BDF Soldier Charged with Murder

A Belize Defence Force (BDF) soldier, 32-year-old Alfredo Robinson Jr. of Toledo District, has been formally charged with murder following a deadly shooting incident on Sunday, January 19, at the Crique Sarco Conservation Post in Toledo. The confrontation, which escalated into gunfire, left Private Clive Baizar dead and another soldier, Brandon Guzman, injured.

The altercation occurred around 9 p.m. while soldiers were on duty. Baizar succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds, while Guzman sustained injuries to his left torso and pinky finger. Guzman is currently in stable condition at the Western Regional Hospital, with doctors determining if further medical intervention is necessary.

During a press briefing, Major Roberta Usher, BDF Chief of Staff, provided updates on the investigation. She stated that while initial findings suggest alcohol was not involved, blood samples from the patrol team are being analysed to confirm.

Preliminary reports suggest alcohol may have been a factor in the altercation.