Neighborly Feud Leads to Shooting

Alejandro Cowo

Shots were fired on Wednesday night on Faber’s road in the Old Capital. Residents of the area say that they heard the sound of gunshots at around seven o’clock. When police responded they discovered that no one was hurt. ASP Alejandro Cowo told the media today that the shooting resulted from a dispute between residents of the area.

ASP Alejandro Cowo, O.C., C.I.B., Belize City

“It is alleged that a male persons went and fired several shots at some youths that were under a house. Actually it was three adults and three minors that were under the house however none of them were injured. Police have detained all of the parties that were involved and we will be dealing with them in a very short while.”

Reporter

“Is police looking at intervention in this instance or charges be levied?”

ASP Alejandro Cowo

“We are looking at the two angles. We are bringing the entire families because the family has requested that police speak to both parties.”