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36 year Jason "Soup" Williams, the reputed gang boss of Supal Street was shot last night in Belize City, and tonight, Police are on high alert for possible retaliation. It happened on Fairweather Street, not far from his home at around 9:00 pm.

There have been numerous attempts made on Williams' life in the past, but once again, he escaped suffering only minor injuries to the right leg and right hand. The officer commanding the Criminal Investigations Branch in Belize City, briefed the media this afternoon to provide what information they have at this time. Here's what he told us:

Supt. Hilberto Romero - OC, CIB Belize City

"Tuesday 27th of January around 9:15 PM, police responded to a report of a shooting incident on Fairweather street. They then visited the KHMH where they say Jason Williams, 36 years, with a gunshot wound to the leg and a gunshot wound to the arm. He was admitted to the KHMH in a stable condition. The information was that he was sitting down at an area on Fairweather street across the bridge, when a male person approached and fired several shots at his direction causing the injuries to him."

Daniel Ortiz

"Did the victim give police any information as to the identity of the shooter?"

Supt. Hilberto Romero

"He's admitted. Our officers are recording statements and there is one person in custody and at the end of the investigation, we will determine if anyone can be charged."

Reporter

"Sir, is the shooting gang related?"

Supt. Hilberto Romero

"We're not sure but we know Jason Williams is a member of the Supal street gang."

Daniel Ortiz

"Are you all concerned that there may be retaliation for this?"

Supt. Hilberto Romero

"Yes, we're concerned and we are taking the necessary steps. Our patrols are out there, our teams are out there to prevent any sort of retaliation."

We are told a minor who is affiliated with another city gang has been detained.

The last time "Soup" Williams was shot was just over a year ago, in January 2014. He was on his home turf on Supal Street when a gunman fired a barrage of gunshots at him.