Vicious Stabbing on Rivero Street Leaves One Man Dead

A violent confrontation on Rivero Street in Belize City turned deadly Sunday night. Thirty-four-year-old Keyon Cleland was stabbed during a dispute with store owner Dennis Andrews and later died at the KHMH. Andrews, now in police custody, claims he was attacked first and acted in self-defense when he pulled a knife. ACP Hilberto Romero says investigators are working to untangle the conflicting accounts, and the file is heading to the DPP to decide whether Andrews will face criminal charges.

 

ACP Hilberto Romero, Head, National Crime Investigation Branch

“On Sunday, police responded to a stabbing incident at Rivero Street in Belize City. Upon arrival, they received information that Keyon Cleland had been stabbed and taken to the KHMH for treatment. Police visited him where he succumbed to his injuries. Investigation revealed that Keyon Cleland was at a store on Rivera Street and he approached one Dennis Andrews, who was closing his store. There was a confrontation. Andrews alleged that he was hit by Cleland. Andrews reported that he pulled out a knife and then inflicted stab wound injuries to Cleland. We have Andrews in custody. A file will be prepared and forwarded to the DPP for directives.”