Police Investigate Possible Retaliation Killing on Antelope Street

Just hours after a deadly ambush on Barrow and Card, Belize City was rocked by another shooting. Forty-three-year-old Moses Almendarez was gunned down near Antelope Street, becoming the latest victim in a weekend of violence. Almendarez, who had a notorious past dating back to his teens, spent fifteen years in prison but reportedly turned his life around after finding God. Police believe this latest attack may have been retaliation for the earlier shootings that same night.

 

ACP Hilberto Romero, Head, National Crime Investigation Branch

“On Sunday, police responded to a shooting in the Fabers Road area. Upon arrival, they learned that a male person had been shot. He was identified as Moses Almendarez. Information is that he was riding his bicycle in the area when two persons came out of the bushes and fired several shots towards his direction, causing his fatal injuries. We are seeking two suspects in regards to this murder.”

 

Reporter

“Sir, do you have a motive for it?”

 

ACP Hilberto Romero

“We suspect this to be gang-related.”