And, last night at 6:30, in the same area where today's murder occurred - residents heard the sound of a massive shower of gunfire.
That led to rumours and even news reports that there had been another murder in the area.
Tonight, 7News confirms that there were no fatalities in that shooting, but it did lead to a high-speed police chase.
Today, the Police Press Officer, Raphael Martinez, explained more about how police detained 2 men, one of whom was in possession of a firearm when he was caught.
Raphael Martinez - Police Press Officer
"On Tuesday, October 30, at approximately 8:30p.m., Police responded to shots being fired on La Croix Boulevard, Belize City. Police quickly visited the location and upon arriving at the corner of Mahogany and Linda Vista Street, a dark blue Toyota Camry without a license plate was observed speeding on Linda Vista Street in the direction of the George Price Highway. A pursuit was initiated by CIB mobile and Zone 9 mobile patrol. During the pursuit, the dark blue Toyota Camry lost control and ran into a board fence on Linda Vista Street. Three male persons then quickly exited the said car and ran in separate directions. Subsequently two of them 25 year old Belize City man and a 16 year old minor, of Burrell Boon Village were apprehended. Found on the minor was a black 9mm Austria 9x19 Pistol, which contained an empty magazine. Both were detained and escorted to the Queen Street Police Station. Police recovered one black 9mm Austria 9x19 Pistol containing an empty magazine, one damaged dark blue Toyota Camry without L/P, a set of keys, a black cell phone, a black knapsack, a pair of black slippers and several pieces of clothing."
According to the press officer, up until midday today, both men were still only detained, and no formal charges had been laid against them.
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