Belize City is reeling from a tragic home invasion that claimed the life of 35-year-old Delecia Flowers and left her teenage daughter hospitalized. The incident occurred in the early hours of October 24, 2025, on Complex Avenue, where police responded to reports of a burglary around 3:30 a.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered two injured women inside the residence. Both were rushed to the hospital, but Flowers succumbed to her injuries, while her daughter remains in stable condition.
Assistant Superintendent of Police Stacy Smith confirmed that investigators are pursuing multiple leads to identify the perpetrator of what she described as a ‘heinous offence.’ Despite ongoing efforts, no motive has been established, and police have not addressed reports of a prior altercation involving Flowers’ son and a group of young men hours before the attack.
The victim’s family has taken to social media to demand justice, expressing their grief and frustration. A relative lamented, ‘Nobody knows how we feel right now… The government and the police, they need to do something about it. They’re taking women’s lives like they’re dog, cat, and rat.’ The relative also shared the emotional toll of witnessing the aftermath of the attack, expressing hope for her niece’s recovery so she can provide crucial details about the incident.
Authorities have not yet determined whether the crime was a targeted attack or linked to gender-based violence, stating only that the investigation is ongoing. The community remains on edge as police work to bring the perpetrator to justice and prevent further tragedies.