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Supt. David Chi, OC - Precinct One
"On yesterday's date about in the afternoon hours, police visited the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital again, where they saw the body of one Herbert Bodden, 29 years old, resident of Belize City, suffering from numerous gunshots wounds to the body. Investigations reveal that sometime yesterday afternoon whilst in the vicinity of Cedar Street, he was accosted by some male persons where one of them fired shots at him causing his demise."

Reporter
"In relation to that, any leads as to what could have been the motive behind his murder? And if there is anyone that the police are looking for in connection with this murder?"

Supt. David Chi, OC - Precinct One
"We have somebody in custody as we speak. I won't reveal his name at this moment, but we have somebody in custody as of concern in respect to that investigation. Again, it's a young investigation and we continue to follow up all leads in respect to that investigation."

Reporter
"No motive?"

Supt. David Chi, OC - Precinct One
"I said, we are investigating the matter at this point."

Reporter
"Is Mr. Herbert known to the law?"

Supt. David Chi, OC - Precinct One
"Mr. Herbert is a resident of Belize City, so he is known by police officers. I can assure and the public, Precinct One area, that the police will continue, not be afraid to move around. The police will continue to do their patrols, stop and searches and do whatever we can within the scope of the law to deal with these situations. So, there is no need for any panic or alarm. We will continue to do what we do. This is an isolated incident that occurred. Yes, there are two murders at this point, but we will continue to uphold the law within the city. So, resident may not be in fear."

Bowden - who is from Tibruce Street - was in a strange neighborhood - but his family says he went to drop money for the mother of his child. They say the gunman was aiming at someone else and caught him.