Boatman Opens Fire in Bold Daylight Attack

It was a startling scene near one of Belize City’s most iconic landmarks. Just after 4 p.m. on Saturday, gunshots rang out at the foot of the Swing Bridge, right in the middle of the afternoon hustle. A man standing on the North Front Street side was reportedly targeted by someone aboard a passing boat. The shooter fired multiple rounds before speeding off toward BelChina Bridge. No one was hurt, but the boldness of the attack has police on high alert. And now, they’re looking for a man who might have answers. Here’s what we know so far.

 

ASP Stacy Smith, Staff Officer

“At approximately four p.m. on Saturday, police responded to reports of shots being fired near the foot of the Swing Bridge in Belize City. Initial investigation revealed that a male person was standing at the foot of Swing Bridge, the North Front Street side when a male person fired several shots at him. This male person was onboard a boat that was coming from the direction of the boat terminals in Belize City and heading to BelChina Bridge. The boat and the male person onboard successfully escaped.”

 

Reporter

“Was there a known target?”

 

Stacy Smith

“Police are currently seeking one male person who they believe can assist with this investigation.”

 

Reporter

“Reports we received is that the weapon used resembled a semi-automatic or an automatic rifle and that it had an extended clip. Do you all have that information?”

 

Stacy Smith

“We have heard that indeed, and I must say that no scene was established because of the location where it occurred. So, we are unable to say what caliber or what type of weapon was used in the incident. However, that is the information that has come to the police and that is the reason why we are seeking a particular individual in connection to this incident.