Youth Shot During Double Murder Undergoes Surgery

Police continue to investigate the double murder of Saida Perez and her common-law husband, Morcel Neal of Roaring Creek. The couple was at their home in the Hilltop area of the village on Sunday night when they were targeted. Perez’ fifteen-year-old son was also shot but survived the deadly ordeal. He has undergone surgery to remove a bullet that was lodged in his leg and his prognosis is said to be promising for a full recovery. Perez, a cook, had hoped to be able to provide for her young son since his father had died some years ago. Now that she has also died, his only family ties are his aunt and elder sisters who live in Belmopan. An arrest in this recent incident in Roaring Creek is yet to be made.