Several Detained After Shooting in Belize City

Several persons have been detained following a shooting on Tuesday night in Belize City. Three men were socializing on South Street when another male approached and fired multiple shots in their direction. No one was injured. However, officers observed one of the men running while carrying an object, which he discarded in a nearby yard. He was apprehended and returned to the location, where police recovered a firearm with a magazine containing fourteen live rounds.

 

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