Police in Roaring Ceek Village are investigating the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Jonathan Josue Leonardo of Duckrun 2, Cayo District. The incident happened on Wednesday night outside Divinas Restaurant and Bar in Roaring Creek.
According to reports, Leonardo was involved in a dispute with another patron inside the bar. In an effort to avoid further confrontation, Leonardo stepped outside and got into his vehicle with two friends.
The conflict took a deadly turn when the other individual followed him outside. As Leonardo tried to drive away, the assailant approached the driver’s side and fired a single shot, fatally wounding him.
Police recovered a spent 9mm shell at the scene and have identified a suspect, reportedly a licensed firearm owner from the Maya Mopan area.