Checkpoint Turns Chaotic on Victoria Street

Gunfire erupted near Victoria Street in Belize City sometime around 10:30 on Tuesday night, prompting a swift response from police stationed just blocks away. According to authorities, a routine checkpoint turned into a dangerous exchange of gunfire when an officer confronted a suspicious individual who opened fire. The officer returned shots, and now one person, identified as Clive Hendricks, is in custody and a firearm has been recovered. As the investigation continues, police say it’s still early days. 

 

ASP Stacy Smith, Staff Officer

“An officer who was posted at the checkpoint located on New Road in Belize City reported that whilst on duty, he heard shots coming from the direction of Victoria Street to which he responded. Upon responding, he observed an individual who he saw in a suspicious manner and instructed him to stop and that person responded by firing shots at the officer who, in turn, returned shots in the direction of the individual. The investigation has, thus far, led to the recovery of a firearm and the detention of an individual. The investigation which is still in its infant stage continues.”