Man Survives Shooting in Dangriga

On Saturday night, shots also rang out in the Benguche area of Dangriga. After the echoes of the blasts subsided, Steven Lorenzo realised that he had been hit. He was rushed to the Southern Regional Hospital for treatment and released on Monday. The family has already moved away, but was their loved one the intended target? Senior Superintendent Hilberto Romero shared some information on the attempted murder.

Sr. Supt. Hilberto Romero, Deputy Head, National Crimes Investigation Branch

“He was hanging out with another male person in that area when another male person came and fired several shots in their direction causing the injuries to him. He is in a stable condition at the hospital at this time.”

Reporter

“Is this related to the murder?”

Hilberto Romero

Sr. Supt. Hilberto Romero

“Not that we know of no.”

Reporter

“Does it have anything to do with the gang activity that might be happening in Dangriga?”

Sr. Supt. Hilberto Romero

“We are not sure at this time, no.”