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Teen Shot In South
posted (June 28, 2018)
A teenager was shot on Wednesday night in Bella Vista Village, Toledo District. 19 year old Valentino Ack was approached by three men - and one of them fired at him from a shotgun, hitting the young man in the legs and arms.

Police say he knows tow of the three suspects, and so do they:..

ACP Joseph Myvette - HNCIB
"Shortly after 9pm on Tuesday, Independence police responded to an information where one Valerio Bak, 19 year old labourer of Bella Vista Village was seen with several gunshot injuries, one to his right leg; one to his left arm and one to his left foot. Initial investigation revealed that the victim was walking alone in the village when he heard several shots and realized that he was shot. Police are looking for 3 suspects in relation to this incident. Mr. Bak has since been release from the southern regional hospital"

Reporter
"Was it a pellet gun?"

ACP Joseph Myvette - HNCIB
"Not it's not."

Reporter
"The report says that he saw 3 persons. Does he recognize them?"

ACP Joseph Myvette - HNCIB
"He did recognize 2 of those persons who are being sought."

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