Orange Walk Officer Stabbed in Chaos Outside Club

A night out in Orange Walk took a violent turn this weekend, leaving a police officer seriously injured and a community rattled. Constable David Banner was on duty, helping to keep the peace at a local establishment, when things spiraled out of control. A group of men reportedly tried to force their way in, and what started as a confrontation quickly turned into chaos. In the middle of the scuffle, Constable Banner was stabbed, viciously, by two of the men involved. He’s now recovering, and the police are investigating what led to this brutal attack on one of their own.

 

ASP Stacy Smith, Staff Officer

“Police have detained two male persons in connection with the stabbing of Police Constable David Banner who was providing security at a nightclub in Orange Walk. Initial investigations reveal that approximately 3:25 a.m. PC Banner, along with another officer, were conducting security at the business establishment when a group of male persons sought to gain entry. They were denied, as the establishment had already been closed; however, the group of male persons is reported to have attacked the officers which resulted in the injury to the Police Constable David Banner.”