A shocking incident unfolded in San Estevan Village, Orange Walk, on the morning of October 30, 2025, when a 36-year-old cane farmer, Abraham Chan, was shot while working in a cane field. The attack occurred around 7:00 a.m. as Chan and his colleagues were engaged in planting activities. The sudden sound of gunshots caused panic, prompting everyone to flee. Chan, realizing he had been struck by a bullet, was immediately transported to the Northern Regional Hospital for urgent medical attention. Witnesses reported seeing an armed individual fleeing through the cane field shortly after the shooting. Local authorities have launched a thorough investigation into the incident, but no suspects have been identified yet. The community remains on edge as police work to uncover the motive behind the attack and bring the perpetrator to justice.
