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Ebony Street Shooting Sparked By Gang Rivalry
posted (January 21, 2019)
And while we said there were no murders this weekend shots were fired in the Back-A-Town area. According to reports shots were heard by residents around Sitee and Ebony Streets. It does not seem like the intended targets were hit, however there was a victim. 49 year-old June Willoughby was grazed by a bullet on the right foot and taken to the hospital. Here's what police had to say about the incident...

ASP Alejandro Cowo - OC, CIB Belize City
"There were several shots fired at Ebony Street. There was a victim that received a gunshot graze, however that person - up to now has not made a report to the police."

Reporter:
"So what is suspected sir? Gang? A gang related."

ASP Alejandro Cowo - OC, CIB Belize City
"I will not further comment on that. There were several persons that were detained and they are still in police custody."

Willoughby was admitted to KHMH in stable condition.

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