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City Shooting Happened In View of Schoolchildren
posted (February 27, 2015)
There was another shooting in the city this morning. It wasn't fatal but it was very disturbing. That's because it happened in plain sight of a group of Wesley Primary School students who were lined up for a school trip.

At 7:20, when they were about to get on the bus, 37 year old Marlon Budran of a Wagner's Lane address was standing on the corner of South Street and Wagner's lane when 2 men on bicycles rode up towards him and opened fire. Budran was shot twice - one of the shots to his head. He was rushed to the KHMH where he is in a stable but critical condition. The commander of Precinct one, Superintendent David Chi today told the media what police know:..

Supt. David Chi, OC - Precinct One
"Sometime around 7:30 this morning, today 27th February, police visited the A&E at Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital, where they saw one Marlon Budran, 37 years old, of a Belize City address, suffering from two apparent gunshot wounds. Police carried out an investigation to the matter where he reported that he was walking in the neighborhood when he was approached by two other male persons on separate bicycles, who inflicted those wound son him with a firearm. He manages to run away, where he was not injured further."

Reporter
"Sir, a motive behind this crime?"

Supt. David Chi, OC - Precinct One
"As I said the police are investigating the matter. At this point it a very young investigation."

Reporter
"Do you believe that this has relation to do with the previous shootings in form of retaliation or so?"

Supt. David Chi, OC - Precinct One
"No. This is separate situation totally. This is an isolated incident from the other two that happened earlier in the week."

Reporter
"Is Mr. Budran known to the police as someone involved in criminal activities?"

Supt. David Chi, OC - Precinct One
"He is a citizen of Belize City. He may have encountered with police before yes, but he is a resident of this neighborhood of Precinct One, so he is known."

Reporter
"The extent of the injuries, you said he was shot. Can you speak to the specifics of his injuries at this time?"

Supt. David Chi, OC - Precinct One
"He received one to the head and to the right incept."

Reporter
"Are there any suspects being sought at this time?"

Supt. David Chi, OC - Precinct One
"Yes, we are, but I won't reveal any names in respect to that at this point. We are looking for some persons of concern."

Reporter
"Mr. Budran was in Crips gang, do believe that it has any ties to do with that? Because apparently, he was on his way to work when he became a target of gun violence."

Supt. David Chi, OC - Precinct One
"As I say, we are investigating the matter and I cannot say if it's a gang related incident. So far we have no indication if it's a gang related incident, so, I cannot say that."

Budran is no stranger to the law, and that isn't because he is a resident of Belize City. In 2008 he was busted by police with a 9mm pistol loaded with 7 live rounds. And in 2006 he was charged with attempted murder and robbery.

His family declined comment.

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