Police Seek Suspects in Fatal Stabbing of Taximan

Police continue to investigate a stabbing incident that occurred on Sunday night at Jaguar Avenue in Belize City. The victim, Shawn Ortiz Sr., 43, was taken to the hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival. According to Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero, initial investigations indicate that Ortiz, a taximan, was involved in a fight “with other persons, one of whom inflicted the fatal stab injuries to him.” 

Police are currently seeking three suspects in connection with the incident.