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An 11 year-old boy from Orange Walk Town was found dead last night at around 8:30 and it appears that he took his own life.

The child, whose name we will not reveal at this time, was found with injuries around the neck, and a belt was found in his house, which police think he used to hang himself from the ceiling.

Today, Orange Walk investigators briefed the press about the details they have at this time:

Insp. Jose Mendez - OW Police
"Police visited the Northern Regional Hospital where they found the lifeless body of an 11 year old in the emergency room section who had already been pronounced dead upon arrival by Dr. Osorio. This minor had some type of injury around his neck. Police commenced an investigation into the matter where a 20 year old reported that upon arrival at his house at about some time about 6:45 pm or so he was informed that his nephew the 11 year old minor has committed suicide. Police visited the area where they found a belt where it is alleged that the deceased hung himself off the ceiling"

Reliable sources tell us that the child’s family had been going through some difficulties.  The boy was reportedly at home alone with his younger sibling, a 4 year old.