The Men Narrowly Escape after Brazen Daylight Shooting
Belmopan police are investigating a daring drive-by shooting that occurred on Saturday. Surveillance footage shows a white SUV pulling up behind a Mazda Tribute parked in front of T and J store in the Cohune Walk area. Within seconds, a gunman emerged from the SUV’s backseat and fired multiple shots at the Mazda, forcing the occupants to dive for cover. The incident is believed to be related to an ongoing family feud. Fortunately, no one was seriously injured, but one passenger, Jamal Hyde, was shot in the leg. A.C.P. Hilberto Romero provided more details on the incident.
A.C.P. Hilberto Romero
A.C.P. Hilberto Romero, Regional Commander, Eastern Division
“On Saturday, the fifth day of April 2025, around twelve fifteen p.m., Belmopan police responded to a shooting in Belmopan. Upon their arrival, they learned. But one person received injuries and had been taken to the hospital for treatment. He was identified as Jamal Hyde, investigation Villa Jamal Hyde was in a Mazda vehicle when an occupant from a suburban vehicle fired several shots towards his vehicle causing the injury to him. There were two other persons in the Mazda but they were not injured. Jamal Hyde has since been treated and released from the hospital. The vehicle involved in the shooting has been recovered, and several persons are in custody pending investigation.”
Reporter
“Are the suspects related to the victim?”
Hilberto Romero
“I’m aware that they are known to each other. That’s all I know.”
Reporter
“What triggered the shooting? Is there a motive?”
Hilberto Romero
“Internal feud with these persons involving Jamal Hyde.”
Reporter
“Is it a feud fueled by revenge?”
Hilberto Romero
“Again, that is all the information we have, they have some feud amongst themselves and that is what led to the shooting.”
Reporter
“Do police believe that Jamal Hyde and his passengers were trailed by the persons in the vehicle?”
Hilberto Romero
“At some point the Suburban came upon the Mazda, because the Mazda had been to several places upon prior to the shooting.”
Reporter
Was it firearm used or did we use Inside recovered?”
Hilberto Romero
“There was a firearm recovered. And again, the investigation is being carried out to determine if it can be linked to the shooting.”
Marion Ali
“So do you have any body detained?”
Hilberto Romero
Yes, there are several persons detained.” 2:10
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