Three People Detained for Majestic Alley Shooting

On Saturday, a young man was shot while socializing in Majestic Alley in Belize City.  Reports are that around ten p.m, twenty-year-old Jahshiel Cervantes was standing in front of a wooden structure when he was approached by someone who fired several shots in his direction. Jahshiel was injured and taken to the K.H.M.H. where he was still recovering today, but was reported to be in a stable condition.

 

ACP Hilberto Romero, Regional Commander, Eastern Division

“On Saturday, fourth day of May 2024 around ten fifteen, there was a shooting in Majestic Alley, Belize City. Police responded where they found Jahshiel Cervantes with a gunshot injury. He was taken to the KHMH where he is in a stable condition at this time. Information is that he was Majestic Alley when a vehicle drove by and an occupant from the vehicle fired shots towards his area and causing his injury.  Three persons are in custody and the vehicle is impounded and we’re doing follow up investigation at this time.”

 

Reporter

“Does he know why anybody would want to shoot him?”

 

Hilberto Romero

“No, he’s recovering at the KHMH. The suspects will be interviewed, and further information will be obtained.”

 

Reporter

“How are you able to pinpoint these suspects?”

 

Hilberto Romero

“The police responded quickly. We had some video footage. A follow up was done. The vehicle was found in an area in Belize City.”

 

Reporter

”Were they found with the vehicle?”

 

Hilberto Romero

“Yes, they were found with the vehicle.”