Police Investigate Shooting Linked to Rivalry in Ladyville

Another active police investigation surrounds a shooting incident last night in Ladyville, Belize District.  ACP Hilberto Romero says there is an ongoing rival that led to the incident.

ACP Hilberto Romero, Head, National Crimes Investigation Branch: “On Sunday the 4th day of October around 9:45pm police responded to a shooting at Perez Road in Ladyville. Upon their arrival they learned that male person had been shot and taken for treatment. He was identified as Jareth Bainton, 32 years of Ladyville Village. Information is that Baiton was walking home when he was approached by a person who fired several shots at him. He received several injuries. Bainton is presently at the KHMH in a stable condition. We are seeking one suspect in regards to this shooting. It is a rivalry between the victim and persons in Ladyville.”