By Breaking Belize News Staff: An 11-year-old girl was injured in a shooting on Arlington Drive in Belize City on Sunday night, October 25, 2026, after a gunman opened fire on a group of people socializing at a residence.
According to ASP Stacy Smith, the shooting occurred shortly after 8 p.m. when officers on patrol were alerted to gunshots in the area.
Investigations revealed that the child was among five people socializing at a property when a male individual approached and fired several shots in their direction.
The girl sustained gunshot injuries and was transported to the hospital for medical treatment. Police confirmed that she has since been treated and released.
Two individuals have been detained in connection with the shooting, while investigators have recovered video footage that is assisting their investigation.
Smith disclosed that investigators are exploring two possible theories regarding the motive and believe that one of the individuals in the group may have been the intended target.
However, she declined to elaborate on those theories, explaining that the investigation remains at an early stage.
Police continue investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
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By Breaking Belize News Staff: An 11-year-old girl was injured in a shooting on Arlington Drive in Belize City on Sunday night, October 25, 2026, after a gunman opened fire on a group of people socializing at a residence. According to ASP Stacy Smith, the shooting occurred shortly after 8 p.m. when officers on patrol
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