A Fatal Weekend Stabbing on Racecourse Street

There was a murder in Belize City on Sunday night. Miguel Zaiden was stabbed multiple times while he was out socializing with several others on Racecourse Street. Despite attempting to ride away on his motorcycle, Zaiden collapsed and was transported to the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital where he later passed away.  According to Assistant Superintendent Fitzroy Yearwood, a suspect is presently in police custody and charges are expected to be brought against him.

ASP Fitzroy Yearwood, Communication Director, Belize Police Department

ASP Fitzroy Yearwood

“Police received information of a stabbing on Racecourse Street.  So they responded about 7:15 p.m. last night where they found in front of Heidi’s Shop, the motionless body of Miguel Zaiden and a motorcycle was next to him.  We believe that it is his motorbike.  The body appeared to have several head and body injuries and he was in a pool of blood.  Miguel Zaiden was rushed to the KHMH but he was pronounced dead by a medical officer.  Initial investigation revealed that about seven p.m., he was socializing with other persons on Racecourse Street when he was approached by a male person and an argument ensued.  The suspect then inflicted the stab wounds and left the scene.  Zaiden attempted to leave the scene on his motorbike but fell to the ground.  We do have the suspect detained and we hope to file charges against him soon.”