ComPol Orders “Thorough Investigation” Into Teen’s Death 

Commissioner of Police Dr Richard Rosado has called for a thorough investigation into the death of 18-year-old Kevin De Paz that occurred during an altercation in Caye Caulker involving two off-duty police officers.

This morning, Assistant Superintendent of Police Stacy Smith confirmed that the incident happened around 2:30 a.m. near a fast food stand. According to Smith, two off-duty police officers were in front of a fast food stall when they saw one of the men pushing another. 

Smith added that “the officers intervened in this ongoing altercation, and the male persons departed. It is reported and alleged that that golf cart with the male persons returned to the location shortly thereafter, and an altercation ensued.”

Meanwhile, ASP Smith stated that police cannot confirm whether the officers were carrying the knives or other sharp weapons.

Two other civilians were also stabbed, one critically, and one officer sustained a stab wound.

The Major Crimes Unit and the Professional Standards Branch are investigating. 

The case will be forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions for review. “Directives from the DPP will dictate whether it is a murder; it is still a very young investigation,” Smith added.

Video footage shared online shows the brawl. The family is reportedly intending to take legal action.