Joshua Gallego Charged for Neal Pen Road Shooting

Police have also made an arrest in connection with an attempt made on the life of Stephan Tablada. Over the weekend, Tablada was struck to the right calf by a bullet as he entered his home on Neal’s Pen Road. He reportedly recognised two men on motorcycle in the area and believes that one of them opened fire on him. Inspector Wilfredo Ferrufino told the media today that a twenty-five-year-old resident from Raccoon Street Extension has been charged for the crime.

Wilfredo Ferrufino

Insp. Wilfredo Ferrufino, C.I.B., Belize City

“Joshua Gallego, a twenty-five-year-old resident of Raccoon Street Extension; he was charged for wounding and use of deadly means of harm. He was charged on the twentieth of November.”

Reporter

“Is this related to the previous shooting at that same address, of a relative of Mister Tablada?”

Insp. Wilfredo Ferrufino

“No, not at this point.”

Reporter

“Is there some gang rivalry or personal rivalry?”

Insp. Wilfredo Ferrufino

“We do know that there has to be some tension in the area and we are addressing it.”