Police Seek Suspect in Murder of Jory Bowden

Police have yet to make an arrest in the murder of twenty-seven-year-old Jory Bowden, who was shot and killed on Central American Boulevard in Belize City on Friday night, October 9.  Investigators are searching for one suspect in connection with the attack.  Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero gave an update on the investigation at this morning’s police briefing.

ACP Hilberto Romero, Head, National Crimes Investigation Branch: “On Friday the ninth day of October 2026 police responded to a shooting incident on Central American Boulevard. Upon their arrival they learned that a male person had been shot and taken for treatment. Police visited the KHMH where they identified  Jory Bowden of Belize City. Information is that Jory Bowden was at a yard sitting down when a male person jumped a fence and fired several shots towards his direction causing his fatal injuries. We are seeing on suspect in regard to this murder.”

Reporter: Is this connected to the previous murder ? 

ACP Hilberto Romero, Head, National Crimes Investigation Branch:  “We cannot confirm if it is connected but follow up work is being done to try and determine that.”

Reporter: What is police doing to prevent further shootings in that area ? 

ACP Hilberto Romero, Head, National Crimes Investigation Branch: “We continue with our operations. We have several persons in custody as we continue the investigation.”

According to police, Bowden was sitting on the verandah of a residence when a gunman approached from the direction of Antelope Street, climbed over a fence and opened fire. Police received word of the shooting shortly after nine-ten that night. Bowden was taken to the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. The killing followed the murders of Kaylon David and Shamar Smith on Thursday night, but police have not established a connection between Bowden’s death and those shootings.