Man murdered in love triangle stabbing in San Pedro

A thirty-two year old unemployed man from the San Mateo area of San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye is dead tonight. Police in Ambergris Caye told us the evening that the victim has been identified as Elton Polonio. Police have also confirmed that the deceased was stabbed during a confrontation inside a hardware store on Angel Coral Street; after being injured, Polonio made his way on to the street where he collapsed and died. A motive has not been determined but News Five understands that it may be the result of a love triangle. The body of the deceased was transported from the island and arrived late this evening near the courthouse in Belize City. It was taken to the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital where a post-mortem examination has been scheduled. Police investigations continue at this time.