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When Will Police Finalize Case of Richard Allen Garcia?
posted (June 23, 2017)
We also pressed the Commissioner for an update on case of Richard Allen Garcia who was shot and killed by Police in Corozal village of Chunox.

It happened 14 days ago, when, according to police, he aggressed armed officers with a machete, forcing them to defend themselves by using deadly force to stop him from hurting them. Chunox villagers reject that completely, saying the police had been drinking, and did not use justifiable use of force and harm.

The commissioner said that the Professional Standards Branch is still investigating:

Allen Whylie, Commissioner of Police
"The investigation is ongoing. It has not yet been concluded. Number of statements were recorded from witnesses as well as the officer who were present. As soon as that case is concluded that file will be sent to the director of public prosecution and she will advise us on the way forward."

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