Was Majestic Alley Shooting Victim Actually a Gunman Lurking?

Gunfire erupted in Majestic Alley over the weekend and investigators are trying to determine whether the shooting victim was in fact a triggerman sent to carry out a hit on someone in the area.  Alex Lino remains hospitalized tonight after being shot on Saturday.  He told police that he was in the vicinity of the alley when someone opened fire and then he realized that he had been struck by a bullet.  Residents contend that Lino was lurking in the neighborhood and when he reportedly fired at his target, someone also shot at him.

 

ACP Hilberto Romero, Regional Commander, Eastern Division

“Police responded to a shooting incident at Majestic Alley in Belize City.  Upon their arrival they found one Alex Lino who had received a gunshot injury.  Lino reported that he was at the alley on a motorcycle when he heard several gunshots.  He then realized that he was shot and is presently at the KHMH in a stable condition.  We have several persons in custody and the investigation continues.”

 

Isani Cayetano

“Are you guys able to determine whether or not he, Mr. Lino, was there to carry out a crime when he got targeted by residents?”

 

Hilberto Romero

“Yeah, we are following up on several reports that are being made.  That is the information we have, that there were several gunshots that were heard in the area so we following up on those.”

 

Isani Cayetano

“Is Mr. Lino known to police?”

 

Hilberto Romero

“No, he is not.”