And while Ladyville police continue to work on solving Leslie's murder, in Belize City, on top of the past 4 recent murders which happened in the past 3 weeks, police must now investigate a shooting which happened last night.
The victim, 48 year-old Mark Broaster, was standing on Lovely Lane in front of his house socializing when a gunman approached and fired several shots at him. Police told us today that he was very fortunate to have escaped with only an injury to the right hand and lower back:
Supt. Hilberto Romero - OC, CIB Eastern Division
"There was a shooting at the corner Pickstock and Lovely Lane, where Mark Broaster was shot to the hand. Information is that he hang around in that area when shots rang out and he received those injuries. He is presently admitted at the KHMH receiving treatment."
Mike Rudon, Ch5
"Could you tell us if the shooting in any way connected to the recent spurt of violence?"
Supt. Hilberto Romero - OC, CIB Eastern Division
"We are not sure. We are investigating this report and we will record statements and conduct more interviews to determine if we can charged anyone for this shooting."
Reporter
"Has anyone been detained?"
Supt. Hilberto Romero - OC, CIB Eastern Division
"We have some persons of interest that were detained and those will be interviewed."
Mike Rudon, Ch5
"Is he known to be somebody maybe affiliated?"
Supt. Hilberto Romero - OC, CIB Eastern Division
"No. He drinks alcohol beverages and hangs out in that area. We do not know him to be associated to any gang or anything."
Broaster continues to receive medical treatment at the KHMH. Suspects are detained and they are from Pink's Alley.
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