By Breaking Belize News Staff: Police have detained five minors in connection with the murder of 17-year-old Kevin Camilo Meraz, who was stabbed during an altercation in Punta Gorda Town early Sunday morning.
Assistant Superintendent of Police Stacy Smith confirmed the detentions during an emergency press briefing on November 1.
According to police, Meraz was socializing with a group of approximately six persons when a dispute developed.
The confrontation reportedly escalated, resulting in Meraz being stabbed.
Investigators were subsequently informed that the teenager had arrived at the Punta Gorda Hospital seeking medical attention.
As previously reported by Breaking Belize News, the incident occurred shortly after midnight in the Cayetano Street area, and Meraz was pronounced dead at approximately 1:15 a.m.
Smith confirmed that all five persons detained in connection with the investigation are minors.
She could not immediately establish whether alcohol consumption contributed to the altercation and committed to obtaining additional information from investigators.
No charges had been announced at the time of the briefing.
The murder comes amid renewed national concern about the involvement of minors in serious criminal offences.
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By Breaking Belize News Staff: Police have detained five minors in connection with the murder of 17-year-old Kevin Camilo Meraz, who was stabbed during an altercation in Punta Gorda Town early Sunday morning. Assistant Superintendent of Police Stacy Smith confirmed the detentions during an emergency press briefing on November 1. According to police, Meraz was
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