Kareem Kelly Comes Under Gunfire on Banak Street

On Friday, we reported on a shooting incident that occurred on Banak Street, near its intersection with Central American Boulevard.  As many as twelve rounds were fired at a Kareem Kelly when two men appeared on the scene on a motorcycle.  One of them got off the bike, fired repeatedly at Kelly, before fleeing the area.  According to Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero, the incident was gang related.

 

A.C.P. Hilberto Romero

“On Friday, May twenty-fourth, 2024, there was a shooting on Banak Street, Belize City.  Upon police responding, they saw Kareem Kelly with a gunshot injury.  He was taken to a medical facility where he is presently in a stable condition.  Investigation is that he was in the area when two persons arrived on a motorcycle, one of them got off and fired the shots towards his direction.  Several persons have been detained and are being interviewed.”

 

Isani Cayetano

“What is believed to have been the motive behind this attack?”

 

Hilberto Romero

“[It was] gang-related.”

 

Reporter

Is the victim known to police?

 

Hilberto Romero

“Yes, he is known.”