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Soca Queen Ernestine’s Brother Killed
posted (June 6, 2017)
A church man was gunned down and killed in the city early this morning. 27 year old Jerson Carballo was heading home on his bicycle when a gunman opened fire on him. Carballo was struck to the head, chest and back. His is the brother of Belize's Soca Queen Ernestine Carballo . She and her family couldn't believe that their loved one who was known to live a Christian life was executed near their home. Courtney Weatherburne has more.

Courtney Weatherbure reporting
Two of Jerson Carballo's favorite things were his gospel reggae selections and his bible.

Cyril Pitterson "Reality Youth", Friend
"He was a very positive young man, he was a man that always trying to strive to do the right thing, stay out of trouble and I know him as person who always trying to encourage other people like other young guys like him to follow Jesus and do the right thing."

But it seemed trouble followed Carballo on his way home early this morning after midnight. He had just left his cousin's Jones Street house.

Shelmadine Jones, Cousin
"A little bit after I heard the gunshot and I told my friend Nelly, I say I hope it's not my cousin Jerson because he just left from here."

But it was him. Carballo's body was found thrown at the corner of Electric and Lawrence Avenue, and not too far away from his home, his music still audible in his headphones which lay beside him.

Ernestine Carballo, Sister
"Right around the corner that is when somebody, some cold hearted, someone just rode up and I hear it is .45 gun they used and shot him in his head and fire about 5 shots."

"It was from behind, execution."

Courtney Weatherbure, 7News
"You saw his body?"

Ernestine Carballo, Sister
"Everything." (BLOW HARD)

Carballo's family members are clueless as to why their loved one was targeted in this cruel manner.

Ernestine Carballo, Sister
"I have no idea, we are still trying to find out… he is not no kind if trouble, no none at all, he used to do a little DJ with DJ Bones, his little assistant, Back speakers."

Police also don't have a lot of information to go at this time.

Roberto Novelo, CIB, Precinct 2
"We have not established a notice at this time. Nothing to indicate that it is gang related, he was not known to police to be affiliated with any gang."

But whatever the motive is, Carballo's family wants justice to at least ease the torment of loss.

Ernestine Carballo, Sister
"We just the pray for closure, so we just ask the public or anybody around that area whoever saw anything you know just come forward mein, let us solve this case, let us crack it you know."

Therese Lightburn, Mother
"I never expect this would happen because we always talk and tell them that don't stay out late, after you work come in."

But, a gunman was stalking, and he never made it home.

Jerson Carballo had no kids. Police continue to look into this murder case.

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