By Breaking Belize News Staff: At least three people are reportedly dead following a shooting incident along the Coastal Plain Highway on Friday morning, October 30, with one of the victims identified as Lloyd Leslie Jr.
According to preliminary reports, the incident occurred between Miles 21 and 22 of the highway, where a vehicle carrying several occupants reportedly ended up overturned off the roadway after being fired upon.
Initial information circulating this morning suggested that the vehicle may have come under gunfire before crashing. However, authorities have not confirmed whether shots were fired or what caused the incident.
Early reports indicated that as many as six people may have been travelling in the vehicle, although the number of occupants and the full extent of the casualties remain unconfirmed.
7 News Belize has since reported that relatives of Lloyd Leslie Jr. confirmed his death. The identities of the other reported victims have not yet been established.
Police have reportedly blocked access to the Coastal Plain Highway at its northern entrance near La Democracia while investigators process the scene and attempt to establish the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
Authorities have reportedly advised motorists that the highway will remain closed until later this afternoon as investigations continue.
Breaking Belize News will provide further updates as additional information becomes available.
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By Breaking Belize News Staff: At least three people are reportedly dead following a shooting incident along the Coastal Plain Highway on Friday morning, October 30, with one of the victims identified as Lloyd Leslie Jr. According to preliminary reports, the incident occurred between Miles 21 and 22 of the highway, where a vehicle carrying
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