| DPP Will Decide Charges for Lee Van Death |
| Mon, April 1, 2019 |
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| Now, in this case, the police again have a dilemma. From the statements they have gathered, there was no intent to kill - but, nonetheless, a man died. Cowo said the matter will go to the DPP. He discussed the case and the dispute that led to the death:..
ASP Alejandro Cowo, O.C., C.I.B., Belize City
"They were having a fishing party somewhere between twelve and thirteen miles on the George Price Highway when an argument ensued between the deceased and another family member, where one of the family members punched Mr. Lee Van Lewis causing him to lose balance and hit his head on the bumper of a vehicle that was parked while they were at the pond fishing."
Reporter
"Have you all detained someone?"
ASP Alejandro Cowo
"We have spoken to several family members. Statements have been recorded. I know that the person that was involved in this incident just turned himself into the police. And he is being interviewed at this moment. Likewise, like the first incident, we are putting the file together and will be forwarding that to the D.P.P. for them to advise us as to how to proceed."
Reporter
"Is the nature of the dispute known?"
ASP Alejandro Cowo
"Well, it was just a dispute out of nothing. Because one of the persons was suspected to be drinking so something ensued between them."
Again, we'll let you know if and when charges are brought later this week.
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