Byron Diaz Survives Weekend Shooting in Orange Walk

A dispute that had been brewing may have boiled over into gunfire in Orange Walk over the weekend. Police say Byron Diaz was inside a pickup truck with another man when two men on a motorcycle rode up alongside them and opened fire. Diaz was hit, but survived the attack and is now listed in stable condition at the hospital. Investigators have since detained two suspects, and according to Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero, the shooting appears to be connected to an earlier conflict.

 

ACP Hilberto Romero, Head, National Crimes Investigation Branch

“On Sunday, police responded to a shooting in Orange Walk. Upon their arrival, they learned that a male person had been shot. He was identified as Byron Diaz. He received gunshot injuries. Information is that he was inside a pickup along with another male person, Gian Wang. Byron Diaz received injuries. He is presently admitted at the hospital and he is stable condition. Information is that they were approached by two persons on a motorcycle who fired towards the vehicle.”

 

Shane Williams

“Any motive established yet?”

 

ACP Hilberto Romero, Head, National Crimes Investigation Branch

“This is in relation to a dispute he has with a person in Orange Walk.”

 

Reporter

Charges?

 

ACP Hilberto Romero

“No charges have been levied. We have two persons in custody at this time.”

 

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