43-year-old Shane Budram was killed in cold blood on Friday night, the alleged gunman was his nephew. Budran who has been in the news over the years for crimes such as robbery, gang affiliation, and attempted murder is said to have been making efforts to change his life.
Neighbours say he had become somewhat of a father figure to young boys in the area. And it was his newfound put to right attitude that put him in the line of fire. This morning Cherisse Halsall headed to Jump Street to find out more.
This was the scene on Wagner's Lane on Friday night as police prepared to remove the body of Shane Budran. Budran was a known crime figure, and had known violence before, what is surprising is the hand by which he died.
Hilberto Romero, Sr. Supt -Deputy, NCIB
"On Friday the 22nd day of February 2020 around 10:45 pm police visited number 18 Wagner's lane Belize City and found the motionless body of Shane Budran information revealed that Shane Budran was with family members at his yard at the address and they got into an argument and thereafter he was shot. He was taken to the KHMH where he was pronounced dead on arrival. We are seeking one suspect for this murder."
Reports are that Budran's nephew and another young man had gotten into a dispute over some weed. The dispute escalated into threats and that's when Budran allegedly intervened to end it.
Hilberto Romero, Sr. Supt -Deputy, NCIB
"At some point they were hanging out there and an argument ensued between them and that led to the shooting."
Neighbours say that Budran reprimanded both young men but his nephew allegedly got offended and left the area.
He went to get a gun and then allegedly chased his uncle from a nearby alley to his yard where he shot him.
Shane Budran's nephew is still being sought.
Budran's family declined comment.
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