Belmopan, July 31, 2022. 4:30 p.m.
The senseless violence that occurred last night at a nightclub in Hopkins Village was tragic and unconscionable. The Government of Belize grieves with the families of those whose lives were lost as a result of this indiscriminate shooting that left two persons dead and eight injured, including three police officers.
Government condemns, in the strongest terms, the senseless violence and calls on the Belize Police Department to leave no stone unturned in arresting and charging the perpetrators.
As a government and nation, we must collectively address the increasing levels of gun violence and institute stricter firearm laws to keep our neighbourhoods safe and free from gun violence.
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