Orange Walk Man, Albertito Pott, Gunned Down at Dawn

Orange Walk woke up to gunfire this morning, and one man didn’t survive. Police say just after seven, Albertito Pott was inside a yard with another man when someone slipped over the fence and opened fire without warning. Pott never stood a chance. The shots hit him fatally, and investigators are now trying to piece together who launched the early‑morning attack and why. Details remain thin, but officers say they’re following several leads as they move quickly to track down the gunman.

 

ACP Hilberto Romero, Head, National Crime Investigation Branch

“This morning around seven fifteen police responded to a shooting incident in Orange Walk. Upon their arrival they saw the lifeless body as a male person with gunshot. He was identified as Albertito Pott. He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Information is that Pott was in the area at the time along with another male person when somebody jumped the fence and fired several shots, causing his fatal injuries. Investigation into this matter continues.”

 

Reporter

“I believe Mr. Pott was known to the police.”

 

ACP Hilberto Romero

“Yes, that is correct.”

 

Reporter

“What was he involved in?”

 

ACP Hilberto Romero

“We did some investigations where he was a brought in for questioning. In relation to a shooting a couple months back.”

 

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