Social Media Post Tied to Shooting? Police Investigate Link to Double Murder

According to police, Earl Anderson may have been targeted after posting a comment on social media, one that may have stirred tensions linked to the earlier shooting. Assistant Commissioner of Police, Hilberto Romero, tells us how this near-fatal attack could be connected to the double homicide.

 

ACP Hilberto Romero, Head of Crime Investigation Branch 

“On Friday, around four ten p.m. police responded to a shooting on Vernon Street in Belize City. Upon their arrival, they found Earl Anderson with gunshot injuries. Information is that Earl Anderson was in that area, along with two other male persons. When a male person came on a bicycle, fired several shots at him causing his injury. Earl Anderson was taken for treatment. He’s presently in a critical condition. We are seeking one person in regards to this investigation.”

 

Reporter

“Any motive?”

 

ACP Hilberto Romero

“The information we regard is that he allegedly had commented on a post on Facebook thereafter. He was targeted.”

 

Reporter

“So again, social media?”

 

ACP Hilberto Romero

“Yes. That is the information we have.”

 

Britney Gordon

“Is this linked to any other incidents?”

 

ACP Hilberto Romero

“It is related to the double murder that happened on Cedar Street.”

 

Britney Gordon

“Was he the only person injured?”

ACP Hilberto Romero

“He was the only one that was injured.”

 

Reporter

“Can you elaborate on what measures, if any police are taking in reference to these social media interactions?”

 

ACP Hilberto Romero

“Yes, this sir cybercrime unit has commenced an investigation. They have all of the videos. And the determination will be made what charges can be Levi on person’s responsible.”

 

Reporter

“Should there be a concern now that there are an increase of ‘Facebook gangsters?”

 

ACP Hilberto Romero

“We have the cyber unit. They look at this type of evidence and then they make a determination if charges can  be levied.”