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Cops Have 3 Suspects For Businessman’s Murder
posted (November 25, 2019)
We also spoke to police today at the press briefing in Belmopan about Liu's murder and they told us three persons are detained:

ACP Joseph Myvette - Head, NCIB
"On Saturday, shortly after 9:30 p.m., police responded to an information of a body on the George Price Highway, between miles 4 and 5. Upon arrival, they discovered the body one Zheng Liu, a 28-year-old businessman of a Central American Boulevard address. What the police know so far is that Mr. Liu was at his business place on Central American Boulevard, when he was called to assist a friend, who apparently had broken down on the George Price Highway. In the process, he then picked up another male person, who rode along with him to the area. They were met by 2 other persons, and during that process, Mr. Liu was apparently shot. Police investigation so far had led to the detention of 3 male persons, whom we believe played a role in this investigation. So far, statements were recorded from them, whilst the investigation is still ongoing. Those statements were submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions for her perusal and further directive."

Reporter
"Sir, is there any sort of indication that maybe Mr. Zheng was lured to his death, or someone took advantage of the opportunity that his friend was in distress?"

ACP Joseph Myvette
"From what the investigation is showing, we do not necessarily believe that because he did have some conversations with those persons who were in the area prior to the shooting."

Reporter
"Sir, so would you say that these 3 persons all orchestrated this murder, or planned to set him up?"

ACP Joseph Myvette
"No, I would not say that. At this point in time, no, the investigation is not showing that either."

Reporter
"Do the police believe that these persons, who were there, that they are involved, or that one of them might be the culprit?"

ACP Joseph Myvette
"From the investigation, we would say so, yes."

Reporter
"Zheng's vehicle, did you guys indicate where that was located, where that was found?"

ACP Joseph Myvette
"Yes, that was located in Belize City. Police did locate the vehicle in Belize City, the vehicle which he used to go to that area."

Reporter
"Was it in someone's possession? Who had that vehicle?"

ACP Joseph Myvette
"Yes, I was. I'm not going to reveal that, but yes, it was in someone's possession."

We'll let you know when the suspects have been charged.

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