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At around 11:30, 31 year old Charles Hinds and 41 year old Eldon Solomon were walking on Elston Kerr Street in the Collet Area when they were approached from behind by three men on foot, one of whom fired several shots at them. The attackers then ran off toward Central American Boulevard where a car was waiting for them. Hinds narrowly escaped a fatal injury, as gunshots grazed the top of his head. He has been treated and released from the hospital. And 41-year-old Eldon Edward Solomon was shot to the back - and he was expected to be released from the hospital this afternoon. Precinct two police were swift to make an arrest:..

Sr. Supt. Alden Dawson, OC, Precinct 2, Belize City Police
"Charles Hinds Jr., 31 years, self-employed of a Pelican Street address who was seen with two apparent gunshot wounds; one to the top of his head and the second was a graze as well on his head. Also there was Eldon Solomon who was suffering from gunshot injury to the upper back. Investigation reveals that both male persons were socializing in Elston Kerr Street when 3 male persons approached them from behind and fired several shots causing the injuries. So far police has made one arrest in this case where Devon Bailey, 22 year old, was charged for two counts of attempted murder, two counts of deadly means of harm and two counts of grievous harm."

Tonight, 22 year old Devon Bailey is in jail after he was denied bail. He appeared unrepresented before Chief Magistrate, Anne Marie Smith where he was read two counts of attempted murder, two counts each of grievous harm two counts of use of deadly means of harm. He is due back in Court on October 2, 2014.

Police say they are looking for the two other men, and no motive has been established.