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Earlier this evening, a man was shot in the Boca del Rio area of San Pedro Town. Neighbours in the area reported to have heard as many as nine shots. The victim was transported to the Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II, where he is receiving medical attention. We will provide an update when further information is made available on this latest shooting incident on the island.

San Pedro Sun

Jose Henriquez shot by an alleged acquaintance

San Pedro Police continue investigating a shooting incident on Friday night, December 17th, in the Boca del Rio area. A 22-year-old man identified as Jose Henriquez was injured in the attack when two men opened fire on him, one of them known to the victim. Henriquez was shot in his left leg lower front area, treated at the Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II, and arrangements were made to transport him to Belize City for further medical attention.

The shooting took place around 10PM when neighbors reported hearing up to nine gunshots. A report from police revealed that Henriquez was at home inside his room when he heard someone shout his name from outside. He opened his window and observed two male persons outside on separate bicycles. Henriquez recognized one of them, but before he could answer back or do anything else, the two men started shooting at him. Henriquez remembered hearing about seven loud bangs. He managed to close the window but still sustained gunshot wounds in the left leg.

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