ComPol Confirms Belize City Murder Was Retaliation for Belmopan Shooting

Police Commissioner Chester Williams has confirmed that the recent murder of Luis Marin in Belize City was an act of retaliation connected to a previous shooting incident in Belmopan.

Commissioner Williams said the police had been proactive in efforts to prevent retaliatory attacks. “In the aftermath of that shooting, there was a lot that we did to try and avert any possible retaliation, particularly in the Belmopan, Cotton Tree and Roaring Creek areas,” he stated.

However, the retaliation unfolded in Belize City, away from the areas police were closely monitoring. “Unfortunately… the retaliation took place in Belize City in an area where we did not anticipate it to have occurred. Nonetheless, the police remain extremely vigilant in the areas of concern,” Williams said.

The victim, Luis Marin, was shot and killed in the Majestic Alley. Police have since detained the suspected killer. “The suspect for that matter is in custody, and he should be charged today and should be appearing in court sometime this afternoon,” Williams confirmed.

He also responded to public criticism that the suspect was not publicly listed as “wanted” by the police. Williams explained that legal considerations prevented them from issuing a wanted poster.