Condition of Man Who Was Shot Monday Night Improves

Chester Williams

A man was shot in the Mayflower Street area of Belize City, otherwise known as Ghost Town, on Monday night. Thirty-year-old Theodore Dwyer was reportedly sitting on a chair near a basketball court through an alley off Mayflower Street when three unidentified male persons approached him from behind and fired multiple shots in his direction. Today, Commissioner of Police Chester Williams shared that Dwyer’s condition has improved from critical.

Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police

“Monday night police responded to information of shots fired in the Ghost Town area and upon arrival one male person was found with gunshot injuries. He was taken to the hospital where he is currently admitted in a critical but stable condition. I’m happy to report that the last prognosis we got from the doctor, which was a few minutes ago, is that his condition is improving, so we’re hoping that he’s going to pull through.”