By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): A quiet afternoon in San Jose Village, Toledo, ended in tragedy and a tense confrontation with police.
According to police, a 52 year old farmer was attacked with a machete in his yard on Wednesday afternoon. Eyewitnesses say the attacker was his own 24 year old son. The farmer suffered chop wounds to his hand and head and later died at the Punta Gorda Community Hospital.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found the suspect still armed with a machete. Police described an intense standoff during which he allegedly tried to injure officers before he was subdued and detained.
The machete believed to have been used in the attack was recovered.
Police records show the suspect was released from Central Prison on August 2, 2026, and that he was diagnosed with a mental health condition about six years ago.
On Thursday night, Leonardo Tzub was formally charged with murder.
The family and community are left grieving the loss of a father and husband.
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By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): A quiet afternoon in San Jose Village, Toledo, ended in tragedy and a tense confrontation with police. According to police, a 52 year old farmer was attacked with a machete in his yard on Wednesday afternoon. Eyewitnesses say the attacker was his own 24 year old son. The farmer
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