Police Brief on Trial Farm Shooting in which 4 Persons were Injured

Within twenty-four hours, there were three shootings in the north, west and south of the country that have left six persons hospitalized. On Tuesday, shortly after eight p.m., Orange Walk Police responded to the Northern Regional Hospital and then to the residence of Nazario Herrera in Trial Farm Village where a wild shooting landed four persons, including a pregnant woman in the E.R.  Herrera, his common-law-wife Diana Ack and friends: Monico Gomez and Victor Ku were injured to various parts of the body. A lone gunman, with whom Herrera had a previous beef, reportedly over a land dispute, opened fire on the unsuspecting group. Up to thirteen shots were fired from a nine millimeter gun and all victims, except Herrera and Ku, remain hospitalized in a stable condition.

Joseph Myvett

ACP Joseph Myvett, Head, National Crimes Investigation Branch

“Last check on the victims, all are in stable condition and Victor Ku has since been released from the Northern Regional Hospital.”

Reporter

“Has it been ascertained what type of firearm was used in this particular shooting?”

ACP Joseph Myvett

“I will have to verify that and then you will be so informed.”

Reporter

“Is Herrera known to the police?”

ACP Joseph Myvett

“Yes he is.”

Reporter

“Sir that specific victim stated that he knew who the shooter was. Did he disclose that to the police?”

ACP Joseph Myvett

“No that was not disclosed to the police.”

Reporter

“Herrera stated that the man, after firing the shots, got away in a vehicle. Do you know what type of vehicle it was?”

ACP Joseph Myvett

“No we don’t at this point in time because it is an ongoing investigation. When the police responded to the scene, the victims were already at the Northern Regional Hospital undergoing treatment.”