Two minors were shot around 10:30 on Sunday morning while riding their bicycles on West Canal. 15 year old Gareth Sanchez of 25 Wagners Lane was shot to the upper back and thigh and 15 year old Phillip Barera of 180 east Collet canal was shot to the right side of his back.
According to police, the minors were riding past a house at number 80 West Canal, when someone opened fire at them. They both received gunshot wounds to different parts of their bodies.
Fitzroy Yearwood, Police Press Officer
"Police respond to a shooting incident on West Canal. The victims were already transported to the KHMH but our investigation led us to the detention of one Tevin Abraham and one of his associates who we believe may be able to enlighten us with information in this investigation. What we have gathered is that two minors were riding on separate bicycles on West Canal and upon reaching somewhere in the vicinity of #80 West Canal they heard several gunshots and these minors receive several injuries to their bodies. We are hoping that we will have an arrest soon in this incident."
Monica Bodden
"Do you think that this incident may have been gang related?"
Fitzroy Yearwood, Police Press Officer
"The setting itself is leading us to believe that it is something to do with gang rivalry on the south side Belize City."
Police have detained 20 year old Tevin Abraham of Plues Street and 25year old Andy Parham of prince Street - in connection with Sunday mornings shooting.
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