Chopping in Unitedville Leaves Michael Smith Seriously Injured

Joseph Myvett

There was a vicious chopping incident that occurred in Unitedville on Wednesday night where Michael Smith, a resident of that community, was reportedly attacked by a pair of men.  The assault, during which he was chopped multiple times with a machete, was precipitated by an argument outside of a convenient store in that village.

ACP Joseph Myvett, Head, National Crimes Investigation Branch

“Last night, shortly before nine p.m., San Ignacio Police responded to a chopping incident in Unitedville Village whereupon arrival they learned that one Michael Smith was at a shop buying when he obviously had a confrontation with someone who inflicted a chop wound to him.  As a result, he was transported to the Western Regional Hospital and later to the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital where he remains in a critical condition.  Police so far have one person detained and are seeking one more person in respect to this investigation.”

Reporter

“Have you all been able to gather any information as to the nature of this dispute?”

ACP Joseph Myvett

“No, we haven’t as yet.”