By Breaking Belize News Staff: Police are investigating an attempted burglary in Ladyville that escalated into an exchange of gunfire between a senior police officer and two suspected burglars early Sunday morning.
The incident occurred at around 4:00 a.m. on Compassion Lane, where a senior officer reportedly responded after being alerted to a burglary in progress.
Police say the officer encountered two men armed with crowbars who appeared to be attempting to pry open burglar bars, a door and a window at a residence.
The officer reportedly ordered the men to stop, but police say one of them fired shots in his direction. The officer took cover and returned fire.
A short time later, Deon Grant of Belize City arrived at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital suffering from gunshot injuries. Police say Grant is suspected of being involved in the incident and remained hospitalized in stable condition at the time of the briefing.
Scenes of Crime personnel recovered crowbars and several expended shells from the area, while damage was observed on the home’s window and door.
Police say no surveillance cameras have yet been located in the immediate area and the investigation remains ongoing.
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By Breaking Belize News Staff: Police are investigating an attempted burglary in Ladyville that escalated into an exchange of gunfire between a senior police officer and two suspected burglars early Sunday morning. The incident occurred at around 4:00 a.m. on Compassion Lane, where a senior officer reportedly responded after being alerted to a burglary in
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